Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

“She got seven stitches. I’ve advised her to rest at the hospital,” Shirley replied. Zacharias nodded. “I see. You should check in on her.”

“I will,” Shirley assured, taking another sip of the hot tea. It was already around 10.00PM at this point. Just then, the sound of a car could be heard outside. Shirley immediately got up and went to the door, where she saw Tony hurrying over against the cold wind.

Shirley opened the door for him, and he said, while rubbing his hands together, “Goodness, it’s freezing! Uncle Zacharias, are you okay? I came back specifically to check on you.”

Zacharias wasn’t the least bit glad to see this third wheel and said, “I’m fine. You can go home now.”

However, having just got here, there was no way Tony would leave immediately. He grinned and said, “I’m not going anywhere! It’s freezing outside. Your place is the best. There’s food and drinks, and it’s cozy!”

Tony didn’t like being alone either. Despite having a spacious flat, it felt deserted, with only him living there. He much preferred his uncle’s place.

beautiful today.” Tony complimented Shirley, who corrected him,

that too,” Tony joked. Shirley’s face turned red, and

hide a smile and watched Shirley playfully interact with

can’t I? You’ll be my uncle’s

Tony immediately rushed to Zacharias, clutching

him. Tony sat on the couch with a smile and poured himself a cup of hot tea while saying, “I’ve sent Jesslyn home. You won’t believe this, Uncle. She cried the

she crying?” Zacharias

with you, of course! She likes you so much, Tony replied. At

know that!”” Tony grinned. “Jesslyn knows she’s no match for my goddess, too, so she

the side, Shirley clenched her fist as she warned,

Tony argued with a quirked brow.

a playful gaze directed her way, and she glared at Tony. “Well,

think he’s too old?” Tony asked directly, and Zacharias turned grim at once. This kid

replied, “Yes, I don’t like guys much older than