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

could do nothing even if .they treated her like a

“I’m sorry, Uncle Garrett.”

have a few days. 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

Jessica were here, she would not have allowed such a thing

that the call 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

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

nonstop. Those gorgeous, teary eyes could

again as he watched her crying, stifling his chest so hard that

can talk to me about anything.” His voice

bit her rosy lip.

to me.” He seated himself next to her as he

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