Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

“Sure.” Ruka nodded. Sophie was standing in a corner, pretending to make a call. She was delighted to see Ruka and her family leave. Once she leaves, I’ll get the chance to approach Ren.

After they got in the car, Robert complained, “What’s the rush? I wanted to have a few more pints with Walter.” ‘Shut it. We’re going home.” Claire was looking upset, and her temper was getting short.

Ruka got into the driver’s seat. She adjusted the seat until she was comfortable in it, then she revved the car up. Claire was in the backseat. She stared at her daughter, and she teared up angrily. The lady looked outside, her chest feeling stuffy. She thought her daughter was corrupted.

Ruka drove ahead. She was feeling a bit nervous too. Her mother would usually love to chat with her, but aside from her father mumbling in his drunken stupor, nobody said anything. Even if her mother did speak up, it was to chide Robert.

Well, this is depressing. Finally, she asked, “Are you alright, Mom?”

“Just drive. We’ll talk when we get home.” Claire held her emotions back. She didn’t want to start anything when her daughter was driving. Ruka looked in the rear-view mirror. Claire was looking solemn and serious.

she had no one to talk to. She just came back to

didn’t go inside right away. Instead, she leaned her ear against the door to listen. Someone was talking inside, and it was

up the

She was holding the doorknob, and now she had

calmly,

up? Because of Ruka?” Angela almost leaped in shock. God. Show

he asked.

And neither will my mother. And everyone who supports you. They’re supporting you because they

without noticing, and the door opened. She

a beat. He quickly held her up. Angie blushed. “Sorry. I didn’t

for Ruka