Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

“What?” Before Ellen could react, Jared held her cheeks in his hands and kissed her lightly on the lips. He then let go of her face and purred, “I prefer such a way of expressing your gratitude”

Ellen’s face immediately flushed red. Just as Jared was about to leave, she summoned her courage and wrapped her arms around his neck in the spur of the moment. Going up on her toes, she gave him a peck on the cheek.

Jared’s eyes shone with happiness. “I’ll see you tomorrow.”

“I’m going on leave tomorrow,” Ellen responded as she blinked. That reminded Jared of her leave. With his eyes narrowed, he asked, “Why do you need a day off?”

“Tomorrow is my brother’s death anniversary. I’m going to visit his grave, Ellen answered. honestly.

“I’m free tomorrow. I’ll go with you!” Jared immediately offered, effectively startling Ellen.. “Do you really want to go with me?”

with you.’ Jared nodded and continued, “I’ll pick you

not!” He had decided that he would accompany her tomorrow since he didn’t want to miss such an important day for

Jared would

only one visiting Kevin’s grave all these years and had even planned to ask her future children-if she had any-to remember to visit Kevin’s grave every year as

Ellen would visit two different cemeteries every year. Starting next year, she would also have to visit her grandmother’s

took a deep breath. Despite

worthy of her being depressed about. She had to live her life well and focus on loving those who

in Connor’s house. This was her usual routine and she normally would go to bed whenever she was tired, regardless of whether her. husband would return. She

but after learning that Connor needed to socialize for the sake of his investments, she no longer took

that her daughter had brought it up, she felt particularly uneasy tonight. Thus, she took her phone and gave her husband a

haven’t you returned yet? It’s late,” she grumbled. “Go

warning you, don’t even think about messing around outside! You’ll perish

not trust me? Of course, I would

Indeed, after he finished his sentence, Olivia felt that she was irreplaceable