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.

thought he would be

sweaty body and decided that he needed to be 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 the door behind you

“Sure!” He nodded.

she took her son into the bathroom. As they emerged from the bathroom after his

asked, “You

like to rest for a moment more.” Elliot was sprawled out

can

Jared into his bedroom, made him get into bed, and handed him a storybook. “Read by yourself quietly for a moment. You’re not allowed to

Jared was clearly unhappy about it, he did not dare to dissent for he

him a kiss, Anastasia stood up

that Elliot was no longer on her

in the bathroom and wanting to toss them into the washer, she turned the knob to

in, she realized that there was a man standing in front

the doorframe before slamming the door shut again with

he not left, but she had

her, she couldn’t help

at her, seated on the couch and clutching

you still here?” Anastasia was

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