Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

A flush crept up Shirley’s cheeks. Did he meet me when I was in that wild state?He must have vivid memories of my childhood antics, as he was around ten years old at the time, so he surely remembers how unruly I was.

“How did we meet?” Shirley asked, curious.

“We met in the White House garden. I was there with my father as a guest. I got lost in the garden, and that’s when I met you. You took my. hand and led me back to the hall,” Zacharias said with a smile, his eyes filled with nostalgia.

Hearing that they once held hands when she was a child, Shirley felt her face grow even warmer. “Was that the only time we met?” Shirley inquired.

“How many times would you have liked us to meet?’ Zacharias countered.

“No, once is enough. I was quite mischievous and playful as a child, so I probably left a bad impression on you,” she quickly muttered. At that, Zacharias smirked. “You were adorable as a child! Just a little chubby.”

Shirley, hearing the description of her childhood. look from him, felt a bit indignant. “Who wasn’t chubby as a child? I bet you were chubby too!”

like chubby kids,”

him saying this would dispel any suspicions Ren might have about her and

recognize me?” Shirley raised an

“I’ve changed so much

knack for recognizing people, and this woman was so outstanding that

indicating

holding a tray of medication as she addressed Zacharias.

left,

There’s no need for medication.” Zacharias tried

“You definitely need to take the medicine. Doctors

she was here

the medicine. Afterward, he felt even more drowsy, but he

down. Seeing his eyes grow

tired. You should get some rest,” she

asked bluntly. Shirley was caught off guard. This man had definitely looked into Cole’s background.

want to hear it,” Zacharias