Chapter 366
Night of Destiny
Chapter 366 Requesting for a Long Holiday
Therefore, even if Old Madam Presgrave had threatened to crash the stock market in order to save her
grandson, it was completely understandable.
Due to such immense pressure, the police force could only do their best to save the young Elliot. After
all, it was their responsibility to do so.
If it werenât for the continuous pressure from their superiors, would Anastasiaâs mother still be alive?
Would Anastasia be able to spend her childhood with a mother without having to lose someone she
loved dearly?
It had been a long time since Anastasia missed her mother so much, and her mother had been an
imaginary figure as far as she could remember. She didnât even have a single memory of her mother,
for she had only been one year and eight months old back then.
Back then, Anastasia wasnât aware of anything yet. There were only photos of her mother looking at
her tenderly, and that triggered Anastasiaâs emotions as tears started rolling down her face. She felt
heartbroken.
She didnât resent anyone, but she didnât want to see anyone from the Presgrave Family either,
including Elliot.
She thought the only thing she could do was to cut her ties with the Presgrave Family and never
involve herself in their affairs anymore. Only then could she return justice to her mother.
Just then, there was a knock on the door, and she could guess who it was.
However, she didnât want to get up, let alone open the door.
âAnastasia⦠Itâs me. Can you open the door?â It was Elliotâs voice.
The knocks on the door stopped for a while, but they quickly resumed. It seemed that Elliot was
determined to see her, or else he wouldnât leave.
After wiping off her tears and composing herself, Anastasia washed up and walked toward the door.
Her gaze wasnât fixed on Elliot, who was standing outside. Instead, she uttered indifferently, âYou
should go. I donât want to see you.â
Hearing that, Elliot was flustered. He didnât know what Riley had told her, but it was definitely
something that hurt her deeply.
âWhy donât you want to see me?â Elliot inquired hoarsely.
Anastasiaâs eyes instantly turned red as she looked up at him, saying, âI just donât want to see you.
Donât come and find me, and donât try to contact us again. You and your family better stay away from
mine.â
âAnastasiaâ¦â Just as Elliot wanted to say something, what came in response was a shut door.
As he stood outside, Elliot was perplexed. Anastasiaâs words were like needles piercing his heart,
making him struggle to breathe.
He could sense the hint of resentment in her eyes. What on earth had Riley told her?
Why did he make her hate the Presgrave Family?
In reality, that wasnât the case. Anastasia didnât hate the Presgrave Family; she just couldnât accept
what the Presgraves did back then to save Elliot.
If the Presgraves hadnât done that, would her mother still be alive today?
While closing her eyes, Anastasia realized that Elliot would have been dead at the age of six if her
mother were still alive today.
As that thought came into mind, she felt a pain in her chest that suffocated her.
Anastasia was greedy, for she wanted Elliot and her mother to both be alive.
In a while, she was going to bring her son home, draw lines with the Presgrave Family, and live a
happy life with her son without the involvement of the Presgraves.
Nigel could hear the determination in her voice through the phone, so he sent Jared back to her house
before dinnertime.
âMommy!â Jared hopped down from the car and ran toward Anastasia.
She carried her son and turned to Nigel, who was getting off the car just then. She said, âThank you for
taking care of Jared.â
âItâs my responsibility. Are you alright?â Nigel inquired with concern.
âIâm fine.â
âWhy is your eat hurt, Mommy?â Jaredâs sharp eyes immediately noticed the injury on her ear and cried
out loud.
âI just got a minor scratch. Donât worry,â Anastasia reassured her son with a smile.
However, Nigel knew what she had been through. His gaze was laced with concern as he looked at
her. âNo matter what, Elliot and I will do our best to help you.â
âThanks. You should go now!â After saying that, Anastasia held her sonâs hand and went home.
On the way back to their house, they saw two people who looked rather familiar. âMommy, arenât they
Mr. Presgraveâs bodyguards?â
In response, Anastasia denied while saying, âNo. They arenât.â
Though Elliot had already left, his two subordinates were guarding downstairs while Anastasia brought
Jared back home.
She wanted to apply for an extended holiday and not return to the office for the time being.
If they did not approve her request, she would simply resign.