The Love From Vengeance

RIEL’S POV

I opened the door, only to see a group of little children. They looked like they had not eaten for days, with messy hair and pale faces. They were even wearing torn clothes, and I couldn’t help but feel sorry for them. They seemed to have no one to take care of them.

“Good afternoon, miss,” one of the children greeted, her tone low and soft. She was the one standing close to the door, while the others stood behind her.

“Afternoon, sweetheart.” I squatted with a huge smile. “What is your name?” I gently touched the little girl’s cheek.

“Chloe,” she answered.

“Okay, Chloe. It’s nice to meet you.” I took my hands off her face, still smiling at her. “May I please know why you all have come to my house?”

“We’re really hungry, miss,” she answered softly. “We have no food to eat, so we thought if we came to you, you might find us something to eat. You don’t have to give us that much. Even if it’s just one piece of a cookie, we would appreciate it so much.”

“One piece of a cookie? How is that going to satisfy each and every one of you?” I asked in wonder.

“We’ll share it among ourselves, miss.”

“Wow,” I whispered to myself, absolutely surprised. “Do you guys have parents?”

“No, we don’t. We’re all orphans wandering around the streets,” Chloe responded.

I felt so sad for them; it was really touching. I couldn’t let these children starve; I just couldn’t. I wasn’t even going to scold them or whatever. I’d make sure they eat until they are full. And I could also let them live in this house. Andre wouldn’t get angry with this; he was a kind-

hearted person, so I knew we were on the same page.

“Okay then.” I got to my feet. “All of you, come inside.” 1 opened the door wide for them.

brought out so much happiness in his tone. “You want

promptly. “Is that a bad idea?” I

“No, no,” he replied.

so, then come in, all of you!” I stepped back. With a clamorous shout of glee,

stop smiling at

much. So was given the opportunity to take good care of them, why should I

LUKE’S POV

My grandfather quizzed me, and trust me, that tone didn’t sound nice. “Are you still

and she loves me too. If I’m going to get married to

body!” He shouted right away.

What wrong did she do

He snapped. “That girl will never be welcomed into the Reynold family as long as I’m still alive!” He

heart.

I exclaimed.

to hold him, as did Tim. It was as if he was being choked

had a heart attack,” Tim told me, placing his hands around my grandfather’s chest. “But he’s not dead. We need to take him to the hospital

“Come on, let’s go.”

nurses assisted us in taking him to a room. Tim and I stood outside, worry creeping all over my

of this would have happened. I didn’t know what he saw in her, but his blindness for her had translated into his hatred for Harriet, which I was not happy

think he’s going to be okay?”

I’d do what he says

in my head. He was advising me to sacrifice my happiness all because of my grandfather. If I decide to follow my grandfather, I’ll only end up breaking Harriet’s heart. And if I decide not to leave Harriet, I’ll only be going against my grandfather and breaking him. Just take a look at what happened today; who knew what would. happen

ARIEL’S POV

dish, all seated on the couch. There were