Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Chapter 175

Anastasia’s pair of beautiful eyes shifted from left to right. She also pursed her lips for a moment before biting on her lower lip. At that point, she looked deeply troubled as she struggled to come up with a decision.

As for Elliot, he continued to hold his cup as he gracefully sipped some tea. His thick eyelashes formed a dense canopy and his eyes were covered thus masking the intense, penetrating look in them.

Anastasia suddenly turned to shoot him a fleeting yet pleading look, but she could only manage to catch his nonchalant look from his handsome side profile. He behaved as if this had nothing to do with him, and he clearly wasn’t going to offer her any help at all.

She merely shot him a quick look before lowering her eyes. At the same time, she was quite frustrated as she grumbled to herself, What did I expect from him anyway? He’s just here today to watch me make a fool of myself, or perhaps he’s just here to have some fun.

“Anastasia, do you find it quite hard to accept Nigel’s marriage proposal?” Harriet’s warm voice suddenly rang out.

As for Nigel, the expectant look in his eyes was evident because he wanted an answer. It was obvious that he was mainly after a sincere reply from Anastasia.

Nigel for that because she knew that just like Elliot, Nigel’s feelings toward her included a strong sense of gratitude.

and I’m sorry, Old Madam Presgrave. I can’t accept Nigel’s proposal.” Anastasia lifted her head and she had a clear look in her eyes as she

seated next to her, who was busy sipping

is that so?” Harriet exclaimed

sank but he wasn’t angry with Anastasia, because he had all the patience in the world for her. He was determined not to back down despite her multiple

for the rest of my life.” Anastasia’s firm voice

Suddenly, the man next to her, who was initially elegantly sipping his tea, choked on his drink. He quickly

voice, “I already have a child and he’s my whole world. Old Madam Presgrave, I hope that you can understand my circumstances as a single mother. Even if I choose to remarry, I wouldn’t

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be able to understand the situation of a

was inevitable for the first child

own son. Also, I’m willing to respect your

is not going to agree to that, and my daughter definitely won’t allow that too! The Manson Family line needs to be

to Nigel. “Nigel, stop being ridiculous. You have to respect your

my own decision on this matter,” Nigel replied calmly, as he intentionally wanted to show Elliot how

my life. I’m not going to enter into a marriage with any other man, and you’re no exception.” Anastasia made her stance clear and there was no going back on her words because