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

love and affection..

my rock since

Grandpa,” I said, hugging

Luke. And I will always be here for you,

under the sun. Grandpa shared stories about my parents that I had never heard before. We laughed and

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I forgot about my sadness and just enjoyed being

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

Grandpa. Thank you,” I said,

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

what, he would always be there for me, just like my parents would have been. And

hair. “Just remember, Lake, I will always be here for you no matter

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

the maid, Lily. She always made the most delicious mac and cheese; I couldn’t

you go, Luke,” Lily said with a warm smile

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

my enjoyment was short–lived when

I asked, concerned.

and tried to compose herself before

with fear. “What is it, Farana? What

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

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

They can’t leave