Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Ellen looked up at him, asking, “You said… you only learned yesterday that my brother was the donor, right?”

Jared apologized, “Yeah, I only learned that yesterday. I didn’t know the donor back then was named Kevin Reiss until your uncle suddenly came asking me for money. Sorry, it was my fault for not noticing.” Had he learned about this sooner, he would have shown her his gratitude already.

Ellen asked, “My uncle asked you for money again?” She was both surprised and kind of angry. How could Uncle Connor take advantage of my brother’s heart donation to keep asking for money?

“That’s right. He demanded about 15 million from me, saying he needs the fortune to pay off his many debts. Ellen, I know they didn’t give you a red cent out of the 15 million that my family gave him previously.” Jared’s heart ached terribly as he looked at her. He continued, “You should get at least half the amount.”

Tears welled up in Ellen’s eyes. Some memories were so unbearable to recall, she had to bury them deep down. She remembered how Jessica had once run out of cash and had to turn to Connor and his family when she got hospitalized for cold-induced pneumonia.

had told her at her bedside

and flaunting their wealth in front of their friends and

about it, she thought Connor and his family were not human. They were so heartless and cold-blooded that they didn’t deserve to be her relatives and elders at all. She recalled again how Connor and Olivia. had responded coldly when she borrowed money from them prior

she looked up at Jared, saying, “You’re right that I should get at

he said there was no element of coercion or threat involved. Your uncle and aunt were your brother’s legal guardians at the time, and the agreement

wrong idea about his family again. “Of course, I’m very sorry for using your brother’s heart. If you have a problem with

eyes reddened. “What nonsense are you talking about? When did I ever ask you

you.” Ellen let out a sigh. “My brother was a kind person. I think

over, held her hand, and placed it gently on his heart. “No wonder I felt kind of close to you and wanted to

help shedding tears in silence as the person who loved her most

a large hand gently wiped her tears away. “I’m your brother from now on. I’ll protect you