Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Chapter 336 A Family of Three

Elliot came out of the office with the corners of his lips curled up. “If you’re not free in the future, I can pick Jared up,” he offered.

He is right, Anastasia thought. It was always a good idea to have a person as a backup in case of an emergency. “If that’s not too much trouble for you,” she responded.

“Whatever things that you think might trouble me are nothing to me,” he clarified.

Before they could even arrive at Jared’s classroom, they found him sitting on the bench next to the classroom.

Jared spotted her with his sharp eyes and exclaimed, “Mommy!”

Anastasia immediately stood still, waiting for her son to come and hugged her. However, when Jared ran over with an overjoyed expression, she didn’t know it was because he saw Elliot with her.

As Anastasia squatted down and anticipated for Jared to leap into her arms, he suddenly went past her and ran toward someone behind her. At that moment, she felt disheartened. When she turned around, she noticed Elliot tightly hugging Jared, who chirped happily, “Mr. Presgrave, you finally came to pick me up!”

a little jealous, Anastasia turned her head just to meet Elliot’s upturned eyes and his expression was like the cat that earned the cream. At first, she was stunned for a second, but she couldn’t help bursting out in laughter

in the car, he began

were

pick me

to my house for

go to my

miss you so much, and

cover Jared’s tiny mouth

was reflected from the rear-view mirror, she merely glanced at him and diverted her gaze nervously after

went to her house for dinner in the evening, as if their relationship was back to normal after the

dishes, Elliot took Jared downstairs to the park for a walk. They felt like a family of three; reassuring

finished cleaning the dishes. Feeling slightly tired, she sat on the couch and switched on the news. The door swung open at 9.00AM and Jared’s laughter could

me that next time? I want to be the same as

you when you’re older,” Elliot answered him in

Jared’s face was flushed as he was perspiring. As soon as he entered the door, Anastasia said, “Go and get your pajamas, Jared. I will bathe you

to get the pajamas. Then, she poured a glass of water

Anastasia’s waist and he leaned toward her abruptly. As she held the water in both hands, her beautiful eyes widened. She could