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 Friday while I’m still nice,”

was a nonentity to Garrett’s family. Besides, she alone could do nothing even if .they treated her like a rat.

“I’m sorry, Uncle Garrett.”

I’ll cause a stir at your workplace. Let’s see if you’re allowed to work still when the time comes.”

Jessica were here, she would

call had ended, Jared swept a glance at her only to see tears trickling down and wetting her grey dress. He sprang up and

to him, so she quickly wiped her

Those gorgeous, teary eyes could easily make one

watched her crying, stifling his chest so hard that he

talk to me about anything.” His voice

rosy lip.

He seated

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