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.

of envy towards those families celebrating together. I wished I could

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

and how they would want me to enjoy this night. So, I

12:00 am, we all shouted “Happy New Year!” at the

I used to do. And in that moment, surrounded by

of our l

TSCE YOU THROUGH THE STARS

down on me, happy

Year, Luke,” one of the girls said, giving me

Year,” I replied with a smile, feeling grateful

still had a long way to go in dealing with my loss, but for now, I was happy to have this memory to hold onto. As

party by one of our business partners, who was throwing a soiree for all the billionaires

one of the city’s most prominent real estate developers,” my grandfather said,

meet you, sir,” I replied, trying my

to get a drink. As I sipped 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

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

I’m Hailey,” she said, her voice smooth

beauty took me aback. 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.

conversation continued, and I felt drawn to her. She was smart, funny, and incredibly charming. But then she said something that caught me completely off guard.

I’ve been watching you all night, Luke. And I have to say, I really like what I see,” Hailey said, her eyes roaming

feel my cheeks flush as I tried to formulate a response. Before I could say anything, she leaned in closer and

want to have sex with