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.

She was truly regretting

pay the price for their mistakes.” Anastasia stood up in distaste as she

you? Please don’t go after me!” Hayley wailed in despair as

than I do,” Anastasia

enough to kill her with his own hands. She had usurped Anastasia’s identity and enjoyed the luxuries he showered her, along with his care and

an ordinary woman who led such an ordinary life. Had it not been for this miraculous

have crossed

if you were in my shoes and Elliot approached you and offered to compensate you with anything you wanted, would you have been able to reject him? I don’t believe that

serious consideration before turning back to say, “I’m not you. None of our

be happy either! Would you be able to hold onto a

blissful my life will be, and you won’t

find out either.”

not want to ever spend another second in Hayley’s

All her energy drained out of

right in the face, and she took a deep breath. Meanwhile,

of refinement. Amid the hustle and bustle of a busy world, he seemed to only have eyes for her.

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 her like it was

him as his large hand gently caressed her hair. He looked