Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

“Does it hurt?” Shirley asked with concern.

“Yes,” the man replied. She immediately blew on his fingertips. “Be careful not to burn your hand.” She thought to herself that he must be overwhelmed by grief and sorrow for his mother..

“Do you need me to help you light it?” Shirley asked. Upon seeing four sets of candles beside him, she was worried that the man would burn his fingers again. Zacharias pursed his lips and smiled. “Sure. Let’s do it together.”

After saying that, he handed her the candle and then looked toward the direction of the tombstone. In his heart, he was communicating with his mother. “Mom, I brought your future daughter-in-law to visit you. Are you happy in the afterlife?”

The girl lighting the candle next to him was completely unaware of his emotions.

After lighting the candle, the smoke was scattered in the wind and quickly disappeared as if blowing toward another world.

in silence for a few seconds toward the grave,

several phone calls in succession. It

prominent identity, they couldn’t stop for a meal, even if restaurants were on the way. When they arrived at

coming out of the Flintstone Residence. It turned out

table waiting for

now. Zacharias couldn’t help but frown. He

and sat down, but Zacharias’ mind was clearly not on

moment, she received at message on her phone. She picked it up and glanced at it, after which a hint of surprise flashed

Cole. He asked if she was free to meet up this weekend. Zacharias noticed her expression and even though he was thinking about important

Cole, Shirley put her phone back in her pocket and

a day off, he deduced that it wasn’t because she wanted to meet a relative but probably the person she liked. He also wanted to know who she secretly admired, so

do you need a vacation for?” Zacharias didn’t immediately

to go home and visit my grandmother.” Shirley also knew that if she said she wanted to meet a friend, this man might not grant her leave. However, paying respects to elders

expression and hoped he would agree. “All right. I’ll give you half a day off. Visit your grandmother and come back immediately,” Zacharias said