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.

that just like Elliot, Nigel’s feelings toward her included a strong sense of gratitude. Even if he

accept Nigel’s proposal.” Anastasia lifted her head and she had a clear look in her eyes as she

the man seated next to her, who was busy sipping tea, revealed a slight and

so?” Harriet

the patience in the world for her. He was determined

made up my mind to remain single for the rest of my

his tea, choked on his drink. He quickly covered his mouth with his large palm as he hastily turned

of her, and she explained in an exceptionally calm 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 have another child because I want to focus my love

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able to understand the situation of a mother’s refusal to build a new

inevitable for the first

him the same way as I would treat my own

Harriet was quite frantic though she didn’t show it. How can that be fine? Nigel’s father is not going to agree to that, and my

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

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

a marriage with any