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.

best thing that ever happened to me. And you are a part of them. They will

love and affection..

was grateful to have Grandpa in my life; he had been my rock since my parents‘ deaths. He had always been there for me, comforting

love you, Grandpa,” I said, hugging him tightly.

I will always be here for you, no matter what,” he replied, returning the

everything under the sun. Grandpa shared stories about my parents that I had never

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forgot about my sadness and just enjoyed

enough for the wonderful day we had. I knew my parents were looking down on us, happy to see us spend quality time

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

love spending time with you,” he replied,

grandfather. I knew that no matter what, he would always be there for me, just like my parents would have been. And that

will always be here for you no matter what happens. And your parents will always be watching over

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

at the dining table in my parents‘ grand 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,

Lily said with a warm smile as she placed

amazing,” I replied, my mouth

enjoyment was short–lived when I heard another maid, Farana,

I

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

started pounding with fear. “What

Luke. They were in a car accident. They didn’t make it,” she said, her voice trembling.

be gone. They were supposed to come back. from their business

be true. They can’t leave me,” I