Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Josephine went for a check-up at a nearby hospital. The examination showed only skin swelling and a cut on the corner of her mouth. However, half of her face had become swollen, making her too embarrassed to see anyone. She didn’t want to see Ethan, as she wondered if he would find her appearance ridiculous and unattractive.

“I won’t eat dinner. I want to go home. D-Don’t bother walking me back. I’ll take a cab,” Josephine said as she held onto her swollen face and tried to leave quickly.

Seeing through her thoughts, Ethan couldn’t help but chuckle and ask, “What? Do you think I will find you unappealing because of your appearance?” She remained silent without responding, prompting him to state firmly, “I will only feel sorry for you, never disgusted.”

“I can’t face my parents right now. I’m afraid they’ll think I’ve been bullied outside, especially. if I tell my grandfather. I can’t go home.” Josephine quickly thought of this and looked at the man who didn’t mind her appearance. “Can I stay in your hotel suite for two nights until my swelling goes down?”

“Of course,” Ethan replied, thinking he needed to buy a villa as soon as possible. He couldn’t keep letting this girl stay in the hotel with him forever.

to Luke earlier and turned to ask her, “Are those words you said earlier

immediately recalling what she had said earlier. One side of her face blushed as she mumbled, “I just wanted to dispel Luke’s thoughts

not. Those words had just come out without much consideration.

him. She would have been heartbroken if Luke had

temporarily with her colleague to complete. their work. Her mother asked who the colleague was and whether it was a man or a woman. Josephine replied that it was Wren, and her

since they were both hungry. Josephine went to the bathroom and looked

seated by the French windows, but Josephine couldn’t shake off the feeling of misery. She lowered her head and ate her food in small bites. However, it occasionally tugged at her wound, causing

Ethan urged her on the other end. Josephine put down half of her hair to cover up her swollen face. Ethan saw her small actions, but he didn’t know how to comfort

had to work overtime to finish her article that night.