The Love From Vengeance

259: Throwback: I SEE YOU THROUGH THE STARS

LUKE’S POV

FLASHBACK

I stood outside my mansion, the cold winter air biting at my skin as I shivered in my thin coat. It was New Year’s Eve; I was just seventeen. As I gazed up at the starry sky, memories flooded. I remember when I was just a little kid, my mother would take me outside on New Year’s Eve, and we would shout. at the top of our lungs until the clock struck 12:00 am. It was our little tradition, one that I looked forward to every year.

But now, my parents are gone. They had passed away In a car accident ten years ago, and everything has changed since then. I was left with my massive mansion, countless servants, and a large inheritance. And there was my grandfather, who was always there for me. But none of it mattered to me. I would give it all up just to have my parents back and to have them by my side on this special night.

I watched as people around the neighborhood set off fireworks, their shouts and laughter filling the air. It was a cheerful sight but only made me feel more alone. I longed for my mother’s warm embrace. and my father’s booming laugh. I closed my eyes and tried to

imagine them standing next to me,

celebrating the new year together.

“Luke, are you okay?” A voice brought me back to reality, and I turned to see my butler, James, standing behind me.

“I’m fine, James,” I replied with a forced smile.

“You should come inside; it’s freezing out here,” he said, concern evident in his voice.

“I’ll be there in a minute,” I assured him, wanting to be alone for a little while longer.

“As you wish, sir,” James said before walking back into the warmth of the house.

night. I couldn’t help but feel a pang of envy towards those families celebrating together. I

I looked up to see a group of teenagers shooting off a large firework. They were laughing and cheering; their joy was contagious. I couldn’t help but smile at their excitement. It reminded me of the times when I was their age, carefree and full of life.

One of the boys called out to me.

other people. But then I remembered my parents and how they would want me to

clock struck 12:00 am, we all shouted

And in that moment, surrounded by new friends, I felt

of our l

TSCE YOU THROUGH THE

me, happy to see me finally

the

with a smile, feeling grateful for this

a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. I knew I still had a long way to go in dealing with my loss, but for

chandeliers, expensive art pieces, and people dressed in their finest designer clothes. My grandfather and I were invited to this party by one of our business partners, who was throwing a soiree for all the billionaires in town. As we made our way through the crowd, my grandfather introduced me to various people, all

my grandfather

replied, trying my best to

on my scotch, I couldn’t help but feel a little out of place. I was only eighteen and surrounded by people at least twice my age. But I felt a tap on

with long blonde hair and piercing blue eyes. She had a mischievous smile

said, her

I introduced myself, and we struck up a conversation. Hailey told me that she was the daughter of a notable billionaire in New Haven and had recently moved back home after studying abroad.

was smart, funny, and incredibly charming. But then she said something that caught me

you all night, Luke. And I have to say, I really like what I see,” Hailey said,

formulate a response. Before I could say anything, she leaned in closer

want to have sex with