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

she alone could do nothing even if .they treated her like a rat.

“I’m sorry, Uncle Garrett.”

stir at your workplace. Let’s see if you’re allowed to work still when

surged in her. If Jessica were here, she would not have allowed

the call had ended, Jared swept a glance at her only to see tears trickling down and wetting her grey

blamed herself for showing her forlorn side to him, so she quickly wiped her tears off. “Nothing. Something flew into my eyes. That’s

tears streamed nonstop. Those gorgeous, teary eyes could easily make one feel

crying,

about anything.” His

lip. “Wouldn’t that be

to me.” He seated himself

I start first? I think he should