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.

bored because Ruka was gone and she had no one to talk to. She just came back to the living room

are in the study,” she answered.. Angela headed to the study, but she didn’t go inside right away. Instead, she leaned

giving up

She was holding the doorknob, and now she had opened the door

calmly, “Yes,

giving it up? Because of Ruka?” Angela almost leaped in shock. God. Show more tact,

really like her?” he asked. Men were

Because of her? Grandpa won’t accept this, uncle. And neither will

noticing, and the door opened. She let out a gasp and fell to the ground. “Ow!” Her knees hurt from the

beat. He quickly held her up. Angie blushed. “Sorry. I didn’t mean to listen

turned around. She was a likable woman, and he thought well of her because of what she did for Ruka back at dinner. “Are you hurt?” Richard took