Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Ellen ordered only one dish before handing over the menu to Jared, who ordered six dishes in one go. At that moment, her phone, which displayed Garrett’s phone number, rang and tightened her chest.

“Excuse me, Mr. Tillman, I have an incoming call.” She glanced at the room before taking a seat on the couch. “Hi, Uncle Garrett.”

“What are you doing, Ellen? Why haven’t you registered your name? Are you doing this because you don’t wanna share the money?”

“Sorry, Uncle Garrett, but I have work-”

“What’s so important about work? This is of utmost urgency! need the money, so stop dilly-dallying!”

Tears of grievance pooled in her eyes, prompting her to lower her head. “It’s not on purpose, Uncle Garrett. I’m just busy with work

the money

a nonentity to Garrett’s family. Besides, she alone could do nothing even if .they treated her like a rat. It was safe to say that money had awakened the evil

“I’m sorry, Uncle Garrett.”

don’t settle the issue by then, I’ll cause a stir at your workplace. Let’s see if you’re allowed to work still when the time comes.” He hurt her with mean words before

despair surged in her. If Jessica were here, she would

trickling down and wetting her grey dress. He sprang up and crouched in front of

she quickly wiped her tears off. “Nothing. Something flew into

unbidden tears streamed nonstop. Those gorgeous, teary eyes

weird sensation flooded Jared again as he watched her crying,

to me about anything.”

lip. “Wouldn’t that

at all. Just feel free to talk to me.” He seated himself next to

a deep breath while thinking, Where should I start first? I think he should know the entirety of the