The Love From Vengeance

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ARIEL’S POW

“Larry, wait!” His mother’s voice cut through the tense atmosphere, her tone pleading as she stepped forward, reaching out to her husband. “Harold, please, you can’t do this. He’s

Our Son.”

Mr. Kingston’s expression remained stoic, unmoved by his wife’s plea. “He’s made his choice, Martha. “He’s chosen to defy me and undermine everything we’ve worked for.”

“But disowning him? Is that really necessary?” Mrs. Kingston implored. “He’s just young and idealistic. He doesn’t understand the consequences of his actions.”

“He needs to learn, Martha,” Mr. Kingston replied sternly. “He needs to understand that there are repercussions for going against the family.”

“But he’s your son,” she insisted, desperation creeping into her voice. “You can’t just cast him aside like this.“We’ll lose him forever.”

Mr. Kingston sighed heavily, his features softening ever so slightly at the sight of his wife’s distress. “Martha, you know how important it is for us to maintain control. We can’t afford to shc weakness, especially not now.”

“But at what cost, Harold?” Mrs. Kingston pleaded, her eyes searching for any sign of empathy. “Is our pride worth more than our own flesh and blood?”

Larry stood silently, his eyes darting between his parents, his face a mask of conflicted emotions. I could see the turmoil raging within him, torn between loyalty to his family and standing up for what he believed was right.

“Please, Harold,” Mrs. Kingston continued. “Think about what you’re doing. Is this really the legacy you want to leave behind?”

For a moment, there was silence as father and son locked eyes, a silent battle of wills playing out between them. Then, with a heavy sigh, Mr. Kingston relented, his shoulders slumping

in defeat.

“Fine,” he muttered grudgingly. “But he’s on his own. He can’t expect any support from this family if he chooses to walk this path.”

Mrs. Kingston let out a breath she seemed to have been holding, relief washing over her features as she stepped forward to embrace her son. “Thank you, Harold.”

Larry returned his mother’s embrace. “Thank you, Mom. But I cannot follow through with

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giving him a surprised face. “What? What do you

don’t decide to change things back to

an idiot,” Simon mocked him.

no right to

up,” Simon

Kingston said harshly, then turned to Larry with a hard glare. “Larry,

know what I

only be fooling yourself. Because here is no way I’m changing things; the deed has already

said inaudibly, moving his face

“Is this how you hate

you out of spite but out of a sense of

this nonsense.

his expression one of disdain. “And who the hell gave you the right to

may not be part of your family, but I care deeply

a naive girl, thinking you can change anything. You’re just as foolish as my

time for someone to shake up your narrow–minded perspective, Mr. Kingston. Larry is a great man, ten times better

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with rage, but Larry spoke up with a calm yet resolute voice before

disrespect towards Ariel or myself. If you can’t

his family brimming

car, and the two of us settled there in silence, no one saying anything. Then I

to happen,” I said, breaking

to me. “What

through all of this. Because of me,

let out a sigh. “Ariel, none of this is your fault. You didn’t you for cause any of this. My family’s actions

feel responsible. I never wanted

me. “If anything, you’ve shown me what true courage and integrity look

a warm

through this together. I’m going to make sure

your

is as stable as it