Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Hayley was beset with such fear that tears had begun streaming down her face. The consequences of what she had done finally dawned on her as she realized the price she had to pay for her mistakes.

She should have just accepted that boutique and lived out her life in peace. She could have found a man to marry and start a family.

That would be a thousand times better than rotting away in prison!

Anastasia remained expressionless as she

stared at the tortured look on Hayley’s

face.

“Anastasia, can’t you understand me? When Elliot came to me back then, he was so rich and handsome. I had never met such a wealthy man before, so it was only natural that I took your place. You know that I’m scared of living in poverty. My parents heavily favor sons over

daughters, and I’ve never lived a good day in my life,” Hayley cried out as tears continued flowing down her cheeks. Her eyes were filled with anger and hatred.

that Hayley was no longer putting on an act. She was truly regretting what she had done, but it was too

to pay the price for their mistakes.” Anastasia stood up in distaste as she did not want to

go after me!” Hayley wailed

even more than I do,”

She had usurped Anastasia’s identity and enjoyed the luxuries he showered her, along with his care

Hayley’s life. She was an ordinary woman who led such an ordinary life.

crossed paths with a

anything you wanted, would you have been able to reject him? I don’t believe that you wouldn’t be swayed

footsteps. She gave this question some serious consideration before turning back to say, “I’m not you. None of our decisions would’ve

be happy either! Would you be able to hold onto a man as distinguished as Elliot? Some other woman will come along and steal him away from you!” Hayley screamed

how blissful my life will be, and

find out either.”

want to ever spend another second in Hayley’s

out of her as her face was covered in tears of agony,

and she took a deep breath. Meanwhile, there was a man waiting for her outside the first car in the

of a busy world, he seemed to only have eyes

Anastasia walked toward him, her heart was bursting with sweet and tender joy. She seemed to have a halo around her, and her steps were so light that she practically flew into his arms. He caught

as his large hand gently caressed her