Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Chapter 62

“No, Elliot-I want you to go to the hospital with me,” Hayley pouted as she clutched onto Elliot’s sleeve tightly like a child terrified of losing affection.

“I can’t go with you because I still have stuff to do. Be good and let Rèy take you to the hospital,” Elliot cajoled patiently.

“No. I want you to go with me, or I won’t go at all,” she whined stubbornly.

He frowned pensively. Given that she was still in shock after the accident, it made sense for him to take her to the hospital and stay with her throughout the check-up. However, just as he was considering this, Anastasia suddenly snorted. “So don’t go to the hospital then, Hayley. President Presgrave and I still have things to do. Come on, President Presgrave, we have to get going!”

Hayley’s chest rose and fell erratically when she heard this, and she started trembling as she groaned, “I feel dizzy, Elliot!” With that, her eyes rolled to the back of her head and her legs buckled under her. It was only because Elliot moved quickly enough to catch her that she did not collapse onto the ground.

to the hospital now, Hayley.” He then addressed Anastasia, who stood firmly in place, “Could you get a ride back to the

parking lot, leaving her behind. She heaved a sigh

was fine aside from the shock and the

hospital bed. Taking in the bump on her forehead and her pale face, he consoled

both going out for work or something?” Hayley

bring her

shock as she asked, “Why do you want her to meet

mother who sacrificed her life to save mine. My grandma’s been waiting to repay the deed ever

in the day? Anastasia and I were classmates throughout elementary and high school. I heard about how her mother had died while on duty, but I didn’t

something happen between you and Anastasia?” Elliot asked curiously. He could tell that Anastasia harbored enmity toward

save me once when I was being taken advantage of, but in the end, she ended up getting assaulted instead. She’s been holding it

wondering if Hayley was perhaps referring to some other kind

had to suffer something as horrible as that,” Hayley went on to say as tears of guilt glistened in her eyes. She buried her face in her hands and muttered in anguish, “I could never make it up to her, not even if

man before this? “Are you sure she was.” The words died on his tongue as he fixed his gaze on Hayley, unwilling to accept what he had just