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.

love and affection..

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

love you, Grandpa,” I said, hugging him

will always be here for

day fishing and talking about everything under the sun. Grandpa shared stories about my

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forgot about my sadness and just enjoyed being

things and headed back home. I couldn’t thank Grandpa enough for the wonderful day we had. I knew my parents were looking down on us, happy to

Grandpa. Thank you,” I said, breaking the silence in the

love spending time

I knew that no matter what, he would always be

home, Grandpa ruffled my hair. “Just remember, Lake, I will always be here

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 money was there, but it wasn’t

by the maid, Lily. She always made the most delicious mac and cheese; I couldn’t wait to dig in. As a

you go, Luke,” Lily said with a warm smile as she placed the plate

you, Lily! It looks amazing,” I replied, my mouth already

eyes in bliss. But my enjoyment was short–lived when I heard

wrong?” I

tried to compose herself before answering, “Luke, I have some terrible

with fear. “What is it,

car accident. They didn’t make it,” she

hearing. My parents couldn’t be gone. They were supposed to come

be true. They can’t leave me,” I said,