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?”

I’ll go with you.’ Jared nodded and continued,

course not!” He had decided that he would

Ellen was elated that Jared would be going with

planned to ask her future

graves. Hence, Ellen would visit two different cemeteries every year. Starting next year,

door, Ellen took a deep breath. Despite all the unhappy

She had

she normally would go

socialize for the sake of his investments, she no longer took it as

had brought it up, she felt particularly uneasy

Connor said cheerfully on the other end of the line. “Why haven’t you returned yet? It’s late,” she grumbled. “Go to bed first. I

warning you, don’t even think about messing around outside! You’ll perish in my hands, Olivia reminded him

response. “Do you not trust me? Of course, I would never do such a

nothing except pacifying his wife. Indeed, after he finished his sentence, Olivia felt that she was irreplaceable to him and laughed. “Don’t try to