The Love From Vengeance

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LUKE’S POV

“Catherine,” I said softly, holding her gaze, “will you forgive Mom?”

Catherine nodded, her eyes glistening with tears of both pain and relief. “I will.”

Now, a warm smile spread across my face as I scooped her up into my arms, turning her around in a playful spin. So the two of us halted, and we both looked over at our mother, beaming at us, her arms outstretched in a welcoming gesture.

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I gently set Catherine down, and she hesitated for a moment before taking a few steps towards our mother.

“Go on, Catherine.” I encouraged her softly, giving her a gentle push forward.

Catherine took a deep breath and then ran into our mother’s open arms. I watched as they embraced, the tension and hurt melting away in that moment of reconciliation. It was a beautiful sight, and I loved this reunion. I just hope shit doesn’t happen next time.

With a loving smile, our mother mouthed a silent “thank you” to me.

I nodded, smiling at her back, and the both of them stood there, their warm embrace lasting for minutes.

“So, if the two of you are back together, I guess I can leave now.” I held my waist.

Catherine turned around. “Are you leaving?”

“Yes, yes, I am. I have work to take care of. But I will be back, I promise you.”

my mother told me. “Or are you going

But that does make sense,” I gently stroked my

heart. Seeing them reconcile brought a wave of

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been so busy that I kept forgetting that I had a meeting waiting for me. Who knew? Maybe

catch up,” I said with a small smile, turning towards

glanced back at me, smiling gleefully, and she was full of gratitude. Thank you, Luke.”

before stepping out of the room. Closing the door behind me, I let out a sigh, feeling a weight lift off my shoulders. It was a moment that a mother of mine had been hoping

the bathroom. The warm water going down my body felt soothing, washing away the tiredness I had gotten just this morning. You could imagine what the next few hours were going

vividly. I spoke to Catherine about the way I felt during those wonderful moments. I’d say I was in the spirit, and it was a nice scene, changing her mind. After all, she was a little girl,; I didn’t want her to become

the mirror, adjusting my tie with precision. Today was going to be a busy day, but

that. No time to waste, no

just

door, not looking back at anyone or anything. The sun was shining brightly, a promising start to the day. Well, I just had to say that. But we all knew my day had started. And just in a few hours, I had seen all kinds of stuff -weird and irritating

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car, ready to dive into the tasks awaiting me. With my hands fixed on the steering wheel, I leaned back, closed my eyes, and

ARIEL’S POV

was, cruising down the road, enjoying the freedom of the open highway, and I felt the wind in my hair and the sun on my face. I was reveling in the joy of this

flashing lights of a police car in my rearview mirror. My heart skipped a beat as I pulled over to the side of the road, wondering what I

the nervous flutter in my stomach. I had never experienced a police stop in

morning, ma’am,” one of the officers