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.

couldn’t help but feel a pang of envy towards

large firework. They were laughing and cheering; their joy was contagious. I couldn’t help but smile at their excitement.

us?” One of the boys

then I remembered my parents and how they would want me to

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

in that moment, surrounded by new friends, I felt a sense of peace.

of our l

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my parents were looking down on me, happy to see me finally moving forward.

Year, Luke,” one of the girls said,

a smile, feeling grateful for

still had a long way to go in dealing with my loss, but for

before. The grand ballroom was filled with 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

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

sir,” I replied, trying my

I couldn’t help but feel a little out of place. I was only eighteen and surrounded by

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

her voice smooth and seductive.

a conversation. Hailey told me that she was the

and incredibly charming. But then she said something that

say, I really like what I see,” Hailey said, her

a response. Before

have sex with