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

You’d better give me the money by

treated her like a rat.

“I’m sorry, Uncle Garrett.”

If you 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

body trembled as despair surged in her. If Jessica were here, she would not have allowed

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

for showing her forlorn side to him, so she quickly wiped her tears off. “Nothing. Something flew into

gorgeous, teary eyes could easily

crying, stifling his chest so

talk to me about anything.” His

lip. “Wouldn’t

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

thinking, Where should I start first? I think he should know the entirety of the situation, or he won’t