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.

his head in silence for a few seconds toward the grave, then turned back to the car with

phone calls in succession. It was time for them to return. At 11.30AM, they set off back

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

out of the car, she saw someone coming out of

phone calls and Shirley stood by the dining table waiting for him. After finishing the call, he found her

He walked quickly to the dining table and

sat down, but Zacharias’ mind was clearly not on the meal. His eyes were

eat much either, probably because she was too hungry. She took a few bites casually, and at that moment, she received at message on her phone. She picked it

this weekend. Zacharias noticed her expression and even though he was thinking about important work, he still took a

back in her pocket and calmly asked Zacharias, “Mr. Flintstone, tomorrow is

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

you need a vacation

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

on Saturday?” Shirley carefully observed his expression and hoped he would agree. “All right. I’ll give you half a day off. Visit your grandmother and