Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Chapter 183

“Sure! I’ll go and pick you up tomorrow at school.” Elliot was more than willing to take care of him, of course.

Thereafter, Jared asked curiously, “Mr. Presgrave, will there be many men at the banquet? I’m worried that Grandpa may introduce other men to Mommy. I hope that you can be there at the banquet so that Grandpa can meet you too.”

Elliot narrowed his eyes. Could it be that Francis is going to find a partner for the woman at the banquet tomorrow? In that case, how can I miss that? At that instant, he thought of another suitable candidate who could take care of the kid.

“Jared, if I’m going to attend your Grandpa’s banquet tomorrow night, is it okay if I get Nigel to take care of you? But can we keep this a secret for now?” Elliot didn’t want his plan to be ruined, so he couldn’t afford to let Anastasia and Nigel know about this.

“Okay, sure!” It was obvious that the boy had now become Elliot’s ‘partner in crime!

Little did the pitiful Nigel know that he would soon become the babysitter who helped his cousin to pursue Anastasia.

Anastasia served two plates of dumplings at the table before she returned to the kitchen to make two more plates. Meanwhile, Elliot and Jared, who were sitting at the table, started dipping the dumplings into the premade sauce and eating them.

day, and the portion happened to be just sufficient for the three of them. After the meal, Elliot took Jared downstairs to take a stroll, while Anastasia cleaned the house. After she was done with the chores, she sat on the

before this, and Anastasia felt an indescribable feeling welling up

recalled how Hayley had described their night together when Hayley was hugging Elliot at the garden of the Presgrave Residence. She had talked about how wild Elliot

her head. It reminded her of the night five years ago that she had spent

had been completely conscious when everything

that she could hardly resist. He had lost his reasoning at that time, and he resembled

a man and a woman. She refused to get married, not only because of the

her painful memories, the sudden sound of the door being unlocked snapped her back to her

running into the house. When she

for you!” The boy came back

and bought

I remembered that you like

Anastasia looked up at the tall

I want to

shower. Go and find yourself a set of pajamas.”

at Elliot and said, “President Presgrave, it’s