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.

more beautiful today.” Tony

prefer Aunt Shirley, I can call you that too,” Tony joked. Shirley’s face turned

couldn’t help but hide a smile and watched Shirley playfully

can’t I? You’ll be my uncle’s sooner or later,” Tony

you,” Shirley scolded. Tony immediately rushed to Zacharias, clutching his head and

a cup of hot tea while saying, “I’ve sent Jesslyn home. You won’t believe this, Uncle. She cried the entire

crying?” Zacharias asked with

to part with you, of course! She likes you so much, Tony replied. At that, Zacharias cleared his throat,

knows she’s no match for my

fist as

up,” Tony argued with a quirked brow. “It’s a public

playful gaze directed her way, and she glared at Tony. “Well, I don’t like your

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

replied, “Yes, I don’t like guys much