The Love From Vengeance

257: THROWBACK: BROKEN

LUKE’S POV

FLASHBACK

It was a beautiful summer morning, and I eagerly awaited my grandfather’s arrival. He had promised to take me fishing today, something that we did a lot when I was very young. I was only nineteen currently, rich as hell, but we wanted to enjoy this moment differently. I was excited to spend the day with him and just be in his company.

As soon as I saw his car driving in my direction, I grabbed my fishing gear and ran outside. My grandfather, who had always been there for me, greeted me with a warm smile and a pat on the back.

“Ready to catch some fish, Luke?” he asked, his eyes twinkling with excitement.

“Definitely, Grandpa!” I replied, grinning from ear to ear.

We drove to our favorite fishing spot by the lake, just like we used to when I was a kid. I set up my fishing rod while Grandpa prepared the bait. We sat in silence for a while, enjoying the peacefulness of our surroundings.

After a few minutes, Grandpa broke the silence. “So, how’s school going, Luke?”

“It’s going okay, I guess,” I replied, not wanting to dwell on the subject. School has been tough ever since my parents passed away in a car accident a year ago.

“I miss them, Grandpa,” I blurted out, my voice cracking with emotion.

Grandpa put his hand on my shoulder and looked at me with a sad smile. “I know, Luke. I miss them,

too. But they will always be in our hearts and memories with us.

Tears welled up in my eyes as I remembered the good times I had with my parents. Grandpa handed me a tissue and waited patiently for me to compose myself.

happened to me. And you are a part of them. They will always be proud of you, no matter where they

love and affection..

tears. I was grateful to have Grandpa in my life; he had been my rock since my parents‘

I

here

Grandpa shared stories about my parents that I had never heard before. We

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sadness and just enjoyed being in

began to set, we packed up our things and headed back home. I couldn’t thank Grandpa enough for the wonderful day we had. I knew my parents

a great time today, Grandpa. Thank you,” I said, breaking the silence in the

I love spending time with you,”

he would always be there

we reached home, Grandpa ruffled my hair. “Just remember, Lake, I will always be here for you no matter what happens. And

him once again, feeling blessed to have him in my life. And as I went to bed that night, I felt a sense of peace and contentment, knowing that I had my grandpa by my side, and that was all that mattered. Yes, the

my favorite dish by the maid, Lily. She

Lily said with a warm smile as she placed the plate in front of me.

Lily! It looks amazing,” I replied, my

big bite and closed my eyes in bliss. But my enjoyment was short–lived when

I asked,

her tears and tried to compose herself before answering, “Luke, I have some

started pounding with fear. “What is it,

accident. They didn’t make it,” she said, her

They were supposed to come back. from their business trip

can’t be true. They can’t leave me,” I said, tears streaming down my