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.”

mother told me. “Or are you going on a business trip,

not happening right now,” I cut her off. But that does make sense,” I gently stroked my chin, thinking

of contentment filling my heart. Seeing them reconcile brought a wave of relief,

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forgetting that I had a meeting waiting

leave you two to catch up,” I said with a small smile, turning towards

gleefully, and she was

me, I let out a sigh, feeling a weight lift off my shoulders. It was a moment

my way to my room, I quickly discarded my current shirt and headed for 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

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 that bitter

I stood in front of the mirror, adjusting my tie with precision. Today was going to be a busy day, but I

posture, ready to tackle the day ahead. Exiting my room, I made my way downstairs. I would have grabbed a quick breakfast, but there was no time for that. No time to waste, no time to squander. It was all about getting things done quickly, being fully prepared, and avoiding much. stress. But technically,

to go to a restaurant and just

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

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through the gate, and there I was. I strode down the path towards my car, ready to dive

ARIEL’S POV

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 moment, and just in case you were wondering, I was going to meet Andre at his

great drive, but suddenly, I noticed the 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 could have possibly done wrong. Was I driving at too much speed, or did I forget

rolled down my window, trying to appear calm despite the nervous flutter in my stomach. I had never experienced a police stop in my life. Okay, that was a lie–a big one. But it didn’t happen frequently, and I could just hope that this was

the officers greeted me