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.

are a part of them. They will always be

love and affection..

life; he had been my rock since my parents‘ deaths. He

love you, Grandpa,” I

I will always be here for

the sun. Grandpa shared stories about my parents that I had never heard before. We laughed and reminisced, and for a

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about my sadness and just enjoyed being

packed up our things and headed back home. I couldn’t thank Grandpa enough for the wonderful day we

today, Grandpa. Thank you,” I

Luke. You know I love spending time with you,” he replied, smiling at

a loving and caring grandfather. I knew that no matter what, he would

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

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 compared to the joy and love this man gave me occasionally. Well, he was also

mansion, eagerly waiting to be served my favorite dish by the maid, Lily. She always made the most delicious mac and cheese; I couldn’t wait to dig in. As a seven–year–old, food was always on my

a warm smile as she placed the plate in

amazing,” I

a big bite and closed my eyes in bliss. But my enjoyment was short–lived when I heard another maid, Farana,

I

her tears and tried to compose herself before

started pounding with fear. “What is it, Farana?

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

parents couldn’t be gone. They were supposed to come back. from their business trip today. They promised

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