Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Shirley felt a tremor in her chest. Did Imogen truly harbor such intense feelings for Zacharias? To the point of disregarding her own life? Shirley couldn’t be certain, but she was convinced that nothing would ever happen between Imogen and him. While she couldn’t guarantee it, for now, it seemed unlikely that the man would reciprocate Imogen’s feelings.

‘Imogen, you’re still young, and you have a long road ahead. Just do what you should do and cherish your life.’

‘Shirley, I mean it. I’m willing to give everything for Mr. Flintstone, Imogen replied.

Shirley felt that Imogen’s liking for Zacharias might be a bit excessive. How could she utter such irrational statements?

‘Imogen, it’s very late. Get some rest, Shirley advised. Imogen responded, ‘Okay. You should rest early, too. After sending this message, a cunning smile played on her lips. She aimed to instill a sense of guilt in Shirley, even if Shirley harbored feelings for Zacharias.

The next morning, Shirley received a call from Ava.

“Hey, Grandma!”

over to accompany me this Saturday at noon. I want to go out and have lunch with friends,

Grandma. Got

Don’t wear that uniform all the time. You look like an

couldn’t help but chuckle. “Grandma, this is

case, you’re not allowed to wear it this

to dress up nicely to see you.” Shirley laughed. After she ended the call, Zacharias was about to go out again. Shirley immediately followed him, announcing, “I’ll go

need. I’m going to a meeting, you’ll be bored.” As long as it wasn’t for entertainment, he didn’t want to take her out. Waiting outside for hours would be painful for

aggrieved. “Do you not trust

Zacharias

my focus

was puzzled by his words and asked,

thinking about you

that, Shirley

had convinced her, he smiled. “Stay at home. Be good and wait for

treated that way. “That reminds me. I need to accompany my grandmother on Saturday morning. Can I have two days off?” She took the