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

give me the money by

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

“I’m sorry, Uncle Garrett.”

issue by then, I’ll cause a stir at your workplace. Let’s see if you’re allowed

were here, she would not have allowed such

tears trickling down and wetting her grey dress.

side to him, so she quickly wiped her tears off.

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

Jared again as he watched her crying,

talk to me about anything.” His voice

rosy lip.

feel free to talk to me.” He seated himself next to her as he was all

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