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

better give me the money by Friday

alone could do nothing even if .they treated her like a rat. It was safe to say that

“I’m sorry, Uncle Garrett.”

workplace. Let’s see if you’re

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

had ended, Jared swept a glance at her only to see tears trickling down and wetting her grey dress. He sprang up and crouched in front of her. “Did

she quickly wiped her tears off. “Nothing.

unbidden tears streamed nonstop. Those gorgeous, teary eyes could easily

crying, stifling his chest so hard that

talk to me about anything.” His

lip. “Wouldn’t that

talk to me.” He seated himself

start first? I think he should know the entirety of the situation, or he