Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Cole must have seen Zacharias holding Shirley’s hand that morning. Did Cole just pass. up the chance to be with her?

At this moment, Shirley had already arrived at Cole’s door. She took a deep breath and knocked on it.

Thinking it was someone coming for work- related matters, he got up to open the door. However, he didn’t expect to find a slender, tall figure standing outside with snowflakes still clinging to her hair.

“Shirley! H-How did you come here?” He was surprised and taken aback.

“Why didn’t you answer my calls?” Shirley asked through clenched teeth.

phone was on silent.” Cole gave an excuse. She entered his room and saw that

her like this, but now that she was here, he felt more at ease talking to her face-to-face before leaving. “Please sit down.

this good enough for us? Why do you have to

I have a more important mission to fulfill,” Cole said

understood that being a bodyguard was limiting him. He should have

I will remember our friendship, and I wish you

intentionally holding my hand that led to your misunderstanding. If there’s a misunderstanding, I can explain it clearly,” she hurriedly explained. She was truly upset, to the point of almost crying. At her age, she couldn’t control

held a glimmer of hope that she might transfer her affection to Zacharias, allowing him to depart with peace of mind. At the same time, she could have a brighter future. “Shirley, I’m

handed her the tissue. “Please don’t cry. You deserve someone better. The country trained me to fulfill a greater mission. My life is destined to be transient.

single tear rolled down her cheek. At this moment, she felt helpless in the face

up the small bear doll Shirley had given him and handed it back to her. “Take this back. Give it to

her eyes and looked up at him. His resolute and calm demeanor only made her feel more lost. “Cole, I will remember you wherever you go. Please take care