Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Chapter 35

Anastasia stopped laughing and looked at her son earnestly. “Jared, let’s not look for Daddy, okay? Mommy can raise you all by herself.”

“Grandpa said that it’s not right of my daddy to avoid taking responsibility, though. He has to be responsible toward you and me,” the little boy said with an adult-like expression.

Anastasia was speechless. Why did her father talk about such things with her son?

“Grandpa said that he will grow old and one day won’t be able to take care of us anymore.”

She could now feel the tears coming. Her father was worried that he would grow old and frail, hence unable to take care of her and her son. She tried to suppress the tears as she responded, “Be good, Jared. I’ll become strong and take care of both you and Grandpa.”

“Okay. I’ll also grow up quickly and be very tall, so I can take care of Mommy and Grandpa.” With that, the little guy returned to scarfing down his dinner.

Anastasia’s heart softened at his words. Her son was everything to her, so she absolutely must build a protective environment for him.

The next day was a Saturday.

It was early in the morning and she thought she wouldn’t have to go to work, but then she received a call from Felicia.

aren’t you

placed her hand to her forehead as she asked. Why was it

soon. It’s customary to work

case… Can I bring my

sure.” Felicia agreed, for she knew Anastasia was a single

up with kisses

to

guy seemed to be still half-asleep, but he nodded

downstairs and hailed a cab to the office. She had bought some bread on

bringing in coffee when she saw the cute boy on the couch, which immediately

my goodness!

black hair had covered his full little forehead and a pair of huge bright eyes shone like jewels as they peeked out from under his dense

little guy, did you get your eyelashes curled when you were still in your mother’s stomach? They’re so long and curly!” Grace said in

could only say that the host that night wasn’t

documents with her head lowered, Grace took the opportunity to reach out with her

anger. “Miss, can you stop

face is just so squishy that I couldn’t help it. I’ll

Anastasia answered a call from Felicia. “Come to

to Director Evans’ office for a while. Look after Jared for me while

No problem.” Grace

Bentley had just pulled up whereby