Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

She pointed at Ruka. “I-I can’t believe you did something so foul. You disappoint me. You’re supposed to be my daughter. Scarlet’s your godmother. How could you even do this?”

Ruka was shocked. She had no idea what her mother was talking about, but seeing her so sad made Ruka sad too. “C-Calm down, Mom. We can talk this through.” She tried to hug Claire.

Claire shoved her away. “Tell me, why are you dating Ren? What were you thinking? You’re not supposed to be a gold digger.. You’re not supposed to date someone just because they’re rich, so why did you?”

Ruka blushed even harder, but then she blanched. How did Mom find out about that?

“I saw everything. You hugged and kissed him. How could you do that? Have you no shame? He’s your uncle! You’re tarnishing our name!” Claire was still crying from anger. She was furious and disappointed.

Ruka was panicking. She was too ashamed to face her mother. The girl pursed her lips, and tears welled up in her eyes. Her mother’s disappointment was too heavy for her to bear. She had no idea how to console Claire either.

She didn’t even have the courage to tell her the truth. There was no way she could tell her that they were in love with each other, and not because she was seducing him. That would just make things worse for Mom.

you,” she apologized. Ruka was on

have you

course not. It’s still platonic. Nothing sexual.” She was embarrassed and nervous, but

you stayed with him the last time?” she asked. Claire thought this started because her daughter wanted to marry a

shook her head.

about him, or I’ll disown you and kick you out of the house.” Claire was starting to threaten

closed her eyes and held her tears in. She could feel her heart getting torn into a million pieces, but she didn’t show it, or

I won’t go near

to check on her. “Don’t hurt yourself because of this, Mom. It’s not as serious as you think. I’ll just stay away from him. I’ll do

Scarlet and her family a mountain of gratitude. I

angry at her daughter for