Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Jacob walked away and rejoined his father. However, he decided on a whim that he would steal Sophia from Arthur as he wanted to win against Arthur at least once.

A while later, Brenda and her family arrived at the funeral. Among them was Nigel holding Jared in his arms. Jared was wearing a black suit adorned with a white flower for today’s occasion.

Francis was the one who arrived soon after them. Then, he walked over to offer Elliot some words of condolences before looking for Jared in the crowd.

Brenda came and spoke to Elliot. He could see her red eyes set off by her pale look. As they ended their conversation, she walked away and joined the elders.

When Nigel came over to greet them, Elliot reminded him, “You have to take care of your mother.”

“I tried, but she hasn’t had any appetite recently. Dad and I couldn’t change her mind.” Nigel shook his head in regret.

As the tombstone was set and the urn storing Harriet’s ashes was buried, it was now time for the deceased’s relatives and friends to take turns placing flowers and paying respects at her grave.

He had been holding back his tears until Anastasia gave him a gentle pat. At that, he couldn’t hold himself back anymore as he threw

was also grieving. As she gave him a soothing kiss on his forehead, they stepped aside to make room for other mourners. Others behind them began to stand in a line to place flowers. Among them was Arthur waiting for his turn while holding Sophia’s hand in his. When they

at Elliot with admiration and longing under the umbrella from time to time. She watched him as he held his wife and son in his arms, then at the tenderness and sadness in his eyes. His state left Lorelai heartbroken as

off. Later, she found Elliot lingering in front of Harriet’s gravestone. Holding his hand in hers, she

all of them left for home and asked her to share a car with

rejected, “Nope. I’m going

she suggested gently, “Sophia, that’s all for today.

he grasped Sophia’s wrist and dragged her

to the villa, Jared had been playing with the Legos in his room as he didn’t want

properly for the last couple of days. Sometimes,

her words, he went for a quick shower before she dragged him onto the bed. She settled in his arms and watched him

as she could hear his breathing turning slow and

while the living had to continue with their lives. She was full of determination

downtown, but he eventually stopped at a high-end

“Young Master Weiss, please let me see your grandma. Let’s explain how I lost