Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

“Now, my relatives want their share of the demolition payment. I’m still new to the company, and there’s a lot for me to catch up with, so couldn’t go to the authority to transfer my name yet. My uncle called because he’s angry that went to work instead of solving the issue first. If I drag things out any longer, he said he’s going to make a scene at work so that I’ll lose my job.

Now that Ellen recounted the whole story, she felt utterly helpless. She had no intention to be all crybaby in front of such a handsome guy, but she could not help it. It hurt too much.

“How could they? They’ve seriously gone overboard.” Even Jared was exasperated as an outsider.

“It’s not like I’m doing it on purpose, but I can’t apply for leave when there’s a handover going on. Astoria is going to leave the company to get married soon. If I don’t receive training for my jurisdiction these days, I won’t be able to continue my work,” she explained.

“The payment is meant for only you. They don’t have the right to take it from you. You don’t have to split the money,” he reasoned.

“But I-I’m not Grandma’s family on paper. I won’t be able to get the money either.” Ellen was at her wit’s end.

can if you apply for an adoption certificate. No one can take the money away from you.” “But my grandmother is not around

not? You’ve been living under the same roof for sixteen years, and she acknowledged your relationship. Even if the law

it sounds. I’m stuck at the procedure.” Ellen

why he could not bear the sight of her dwelling on sadness, it pained him

desperately, it warmed her heart to have someone offering help. “Yes. I have a bunch

any more grateful to you!” She

Jared urged her to fill her

‘Ellen, you should keep the money for yourself. Don’t share it with

become your grandmother’s legal adoptive daughter, it’s rightfully yours. No one

others’ forceful attitude seeped

tell me if

you’ve gone out of your way to help me come

you pass