Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

“Yes, I will take good care of him.” Shirley nodded and assured Ren. Josef then escorted Ren out. Shirley hadn’t entered yet when a nurse approached her, “Miss, Mr. Flintstone is asking for you to come in.”

Shirley nodded and walked toward Zacharias’ room. She pushed open the door, and Zacharias was already sitting up.

Shirley immediately asked, “Are you able to sit? Shouldn’t you lie down first? The doctor said you might have a concussion.”

“I’ve been lying down for three days. I don’t want to lie down anymore.” Zacharias’ gaze was clear and calm. He didn’t look like someone with a concussion. Shirley couldn’t help but ask, “Do you want something to eat now?”

“I’d like some light food,” Zacharias said. He was truly hungry.

“Wait a moment. I’ll ask the nurse to bring some for you,” Shirley stated and went out to find the nurse. The nurse said she would quickly return with some food.

Back in the room, Shirley looked at the man’s injured right forearm. Until the wound healed, he would find many actions inconvenient.

still

Zacharias nodded. “Yes.”

concern. Zacharias suddenly added, “But

found the

down, the nurse left. Shirley looked at the man’s arm and asked, “Can you eat by

head. “No. You’ll have to

steaming, she blew on it before bringing it

of revealing your identity?” Zacharias asked while eating. “I didn’t think that much,” Shirley replied truthfully. After hearing about his injury, her inner worry made her want to

and smiled. “Are you

replied seriously, “Of course I’m worried.

eyes showed a hint of displeasure. “Why can’t

you, but it’s only the kind of relationship between a

about me nonetheless.” Shirley brought the food to his lips. “Finish the

he obviously lacked strength. However, het looked at

I call you ‘Shir’? Zacharias suddenly asked with