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

love and affection..

life; he had been my rock since my parents‘ deaths. He had always been there for me, comforting me

Grandpa,” I said, hugging him

love you too, Luke. And I will always be here for you,

stories about my parents that I had never heard before.

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about my sadness and just enjoyed being

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

Thank you,”

time with you,” he replied, smiling at

such a loving and caring grandfather. I knew that no matter what, he would always be there for me, just like my parents would have been. And that though brought me comfort

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

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

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 mind.

warm smile as she

amazing,” I replied, my mouth already watering.

closed my eyes in bliss. But my enjoyment was short–lived when I heard another maid,

wrong?” I asked,

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

fear. “What

in a car accident.

believe what I was hearing. My parents couldn’t be gone. They were supposed to come back. from their business trip today. They promised to bring me a surprise.

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