Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Shirley found that this man was really considerate and smiled gratefully. “All right.
You rest for a bit. I'll clean up here.”
At this moment, Zacharias’ phone also rang. He picked it up and headed
upstairs. After washing the dishes, she waited for him downstairs. Before long, he
came back down.
She stood up to greet him and he sat down opposite her while holding a glass of
red wine. He asked softly, “Do you know how my mother passed away?”
Shirley blinked as this was the question she wanted to ask but didn't dare to.
Upon seeing that he brought it up on his own, she became a serious listener. She
shook her head. “I don't know.”
“She hanged herself on this mountain.”
Shirley was shocked. She didn’t expect that Zacharias’ mother had died in such a
way. Had she experienced some kind of trauma?
“She had severe depression and passed away suddenly. My father buried her
beneath that tree and created a grave for her. When I miss. her, I come here to
stay for a few days and keep her company,” he said calmly.
However, Shirley felt a wave of sadness. His mother must have been gentle and
caring toward him, which allowed Shirley to better understand the hidden sorrow
behind Zacharias’ calm demeanor.
She wasn't skilled at comforting people and even though she wanted to say a
few comforting words, she didn’t know how to start. Suddenly, Zacharias
snapped back to reality and said, “I shouldn't have told you all of this.”
“If you need someone to accompany you, I can be there for you,” Shirley said. At
this moment, he seemed like a wounded wild animal in need of someone to help
him heal.
He finished his glass of red wine and got up to pour himself another half glass.
He didn’t sit down but stood by the floor-to-ceiling windows. His voice was low,
and his emotions were unclear. “Miss Lloyd, you already have someone you like.
How can you accompany me?” She was momentarily taken aback. “You can
think of it as companionship between friends.”
He smiled a half-smile, then took another sip of the red wine in his glass. Upon
seeing that he had already consumed half a bottle by himself, she got up and
advised him. “Mr. Flintstone, please drink less.”
Zacharias turned around while playing with the wine glass in his hand and locked
his gaze on her. She felt that he was emitting a dangerous aura. It was a kind of
aggressiveness, but she still chose to trust him. She walked over to him and said,
“Give me the glass.”
He handed her the glass and she walked over to place it on the table. Just as
she turned around, she was surprised to find a figure behind her and she was
pressed against the edge of the table. The next moment, he held the back of her
head.
Shirley raised her head in shock and the man pressed his lips against hers. His
dominant and fiery breath enveloped her, causing her beautiful eyes to widen as
her red lips were pried open, and the man’s tongue invaded her mouth.
She could only feel an unfamiliar sensation coursing through her body. Her usual
agile reactions seemed to have disappeared at this moment. Her body was
pressed against the heavy wooden table and his kisses were as intense as the
rain outside.
Her mind went blank. They had been kissing for a while. It was only when she
suddenly woke up from the daze and reached out to push him away that she
realized what had happened. She leaned against the table while breathing
heavily and stared at the man as she said, “Mr. Flintstone, you're drunk.”
Zacharias’ gaze was clearly filled with reluctance and he couldn’t help but take a
step closer to her. His dominant eyes were still fixed on her rosy lips as if he
wanted to come closer once again.
However, Shirley pushed him away firmly this time and it was her turn to
assertively warn him. “Zacharias, stay away from me.”
He seemed to be taken aback. He took a shallow breath and apologized. “I'm
sorry. I crossed the line.”
Shirley's first kiss had just been stolen by this man moments ago, and that was
indeed an offense.
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