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.

the fireworks continued to light up the night. I couldn’t help but feel a pang of

I looked up to see a group of teenagers shooting off a large firework. They were laughing and cheering; their joy was contagious.

to join us?” One of the boys

I wanted to be around other people. But then I remembered my parents and how they would

clock struck 12:00 am, we all

that moment,

of our l

YOU THROUGH THE

my parents were looking down on me, happy to

Luke,” one of the girls said, giving me a hug.

feeling grateful

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

this 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

city’s most prominent real estate developers,” my grandfather said, shaking hands

I replied, trying

little out of place. I was only eighteen and surrounded by people

blue eyes. She had a mischievous smile on

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

a conversation. Hailey told me that she was the daughter of a notable billionaire in New Haven and had

smart, funny, and incredibly charming. But then she said something

say, I really like what I see,” Hailey said, her eyes roaming over

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

want to have sex with