Night of Destiny (Anastasia and Elliot) novel Chapter 997

Her daughter’s hair and said, “Okay, get to bed early. You look so tired.”

“Sure, I will. You should go to bed early as well.” Angela stood up and led her mom to the door. She went straight to her dressing room after closing her room door.

Richard had already left the cabinet and was standing in the room when he realized the door was closed. Standing tall in the dressing room, he was overcome with emotion as he spoke to Angela, who had just entered the room. He mentioned, “Tomorrow, I’ll call Annie and tell her I’m breaking off our engagement.

Richard didn’t want to delay it any longer.

How are you going to tell her?” Angela’s chest tightened as she worried his comments would be harsh.

“I’ll tell her the truth that I’m in love with another woman and convince her to call off the engagement.” He would never fabricate a story about his feelings.

She looked at him calmly and replied, “Please, don’t mention that it’s me.”

With a glimmer in his eyes, Richard nodded, hesitant yet kind, and said, “Alright, I promise.”

“Try not to hurt Annie,” she pleaded.

“That is unavoidable. But I’ll try to be as gentle as possible for you.” Of course, he would try to be nicer to Annie for the sake of Angela.

She nodded. “Thank you.”

Richard glanced at her with a trace of disappointment as she remained silent.

“Don’t you have anything else to say to me?”