Night of Destiny ( Anastasia Tillman ) novel Chapter 1003

She stared at the car, which had its headlights turned on, and bit her lips in frustration because of his antics.

Nevertheless, she gave in as she did not wish him to climb over the window again. It was perilous.

After changing into something casual, she headed downstairs where Daphne was watching the television in the living room. She lied, “Mom, a friend of mine is here to take me for a hangout. I’ll be home soon.”

“Who? A guy or a girl?”

“It’s a girl.”

“Well, be careful, honey. You know it’s dangerous when it’s dark out there.”

“Got it. I’ll be back as early as possible.” Angela then pulled open the door and left.

She strode toward the black SUV when the window on the driver seat was unwound. The man’s intense gaze landed upon her while he let out a faint smile.

She hopped onto the passenger seat and asked, “Say it. I’m heading back after we’re done talking.”

Suddenly, he started the car engine and she frowned. “Where are you taking me?”

“For a walk. Let’s get some fresh air.” He turned the steering wheel and drove the car away, but she did not thwart him as she looked out of the window in silence.

“How’s Annie doing?” Richard questioned concernedly.

“She’s doing fine. She’s going for a vacation soon,” replied Angela.

“When are you going to tell her about us?” he added.

“Let’s put that aside first.” She turned to take a glimpse of him with a flushed face.

“Sorry. I shouldn’t have asked.” She regretted in a worry that it might remind him of bad memories.

“You should ask to know me better before becoming my wife,” he said seriously.

Words failed her as she thought, Why am I suddenly becoming your wife? We aren’t even going out yet!

“Cut it out.” She bit her lips and stared out of the window with cheeks tinged with red. Now that Annie and his engagement was called off, the worries in Angela’s head dispelled, but she could not act recklessly either.

“It’s just a matter of time before it happens.” Richard was certain as he took a glimpse of her with confidence.

Meanwhile, she did not reciprocate to it because she did not know how to. At that moment, he parked the car near a bustling park. “Let’s take a walk

Angela nodded and alighted from the car as well. Unlike the arctic mountains, it was quite warm in the city. Although it was the beginning of the winter, the temperature was not that low and the ambience lingered with remnant crumbs of late autumn.