256: THROWBACK: BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS

ARIEL'S POV FLASHBACK It was a beautiful summer afternoon. Luke and I were enjoying a picnic in the park while Janice was busy with drama at school. We were surrounded by lush green trees and colorful flowers, and the sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky. Lukel was running around, chasing butterflies and laughing uncontrollably. I couldn't help but smile as I watched him, my heart filled with love and joy. Suddenly, I heard a thud and turned around to see Lukel lying on the ground, and his face contorted in pain. I rushed over to him, my heart beating fast with worry. "Lukel, are you okay?" I asked, panic rising in my voice. "Mommy, my knee hurts," he replied, tears welling up in his big brown eyes. I gently lifted him up and sat him on my lap, examining his knee. It was red and swollen, and there was a small cut on it. I knew he must have tripped and fallen while chasing the butterflies. "Don't worry, sweetheart. Mommy will make it all better," I said, trying to soot