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?”

Jared nodded and continued, “I’ll pick you up tomorrow

not!” He had decided that he would accompany her tomorrow since he didn’t want to

that Jared would be going with her to visit

and had even planned to

graves. Hence, Ellen would visit two different cemeteries

took a deep breath. Despite all the unhappy events that happened today, she had thought things

world that were worthy of her being depressed about. She had to live her life well and focus on loving those who deserved it, including

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 once

but after learning that Connor needed to socialize for the sake of his

brought it up, she felt particularly uneasy tonight. Thus, she took her phone and

of the line. “Why haven’t you returned yet? It’s late,” she grumbled. “Go to bed first. I will

about messing around outside!

trust me? Of course,

finished his sentence, Olivia felt that she was irreplaceable to him and laughed. “Don’t try to