Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Chapter 147

“Mr. Presgrave is extremely busy. Let’s not take up any more of his time, okay?” Anastasia advised Jared.

To her dismay, Elliot had carried Jared instead. “I’m not busy. We can continue playing.”

“Yay!” A happy Jared threw his arms around Elliot’s neck before turning back to say to her, “Let’s play together, Mommy.”

Even though she was exasperated, she only sighed in response. “I’ll take a stroll then. See you guys in a bit.”

Hoping that the light exercise would aid with her digestion, Anastasia went for a walk around the neighborhood.

The clock had turned to nine just like that and she returned to the fitness area to see her son on the swings this time. Since Elliot was still pushing him, she could only head over and order, “We’re going back to take a bath, Jared. You still have school tomorrow!”

Hearing the sternness in his mother’s voice, Jared nodded obediently. “Alright, let’s go home!”

Anastasia glanced up at Elliot. “Why don’t you head home first?”

“My car keys are still at your place, not to mention that I’d like a drink of water as well.” He hinted at going back to her apartment.

She thought he would

bathed at once. Thus, she told Elliot, who was drinking a glass of water on her couch, “I’m taking Jared to wash up. Just close

“Sure!” He nodded.

into the bathroom. As they emerged from the

asked,

for a moment more.” Elliot was sprawled out lazily on her couch, having

can leave once you’ve rested enough!” she told

and handed him a storybook. “Read by yourself quietly for a moment. You’re not allowed to look for Mr.

was clearly unhappy about it, he did not

him a kiss, Anastasia stood up

on her couch, she couldn’t

wanting to toss them into the washer, she turned the knob to enter

she realized that there was a man standing

her head against the doorframe before slamming the door

had he not left, but she had just run into him doing

she couldn’t help but blush as her

this moment, he walked out of the bathroom and glanced down at her, seated on the couch and clutching her head. Concerned,

you still here?”

to leave that much?” After saying that, he moved toward the couch area only