Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Imogen, after hearing this, turned her head and congratulated Shirley. “Congratulations. I might be calling you Mrs. Flintstone in no time.”

Shirley’s heart tightened. She felt that her friendship with Imogen was changing. Perhaps… it wouldn’t be as open as it used to be.

The environment had made their friendship more fragile. Shirley smiled. “Let’s just go with the flow. I don’t want to push too hard.”

This time, Shirley didn’t argue. She knew that many things were beyond her control. For example, her feelings for Zacharias. She had rejected him initially, but now, for some reason, she seemed to accept his pursuit.

Beneath Imogen’s calm exterior, her heart was tormented by pain and jealousy. But she couldn’t say it, and she couldn’t show it. She didn’t want Shirley to see her dark side because it wasn’t time for a final falling out yet.

“Shirley, don’t burden yourself. Really, you and Zacharias are a match. I sincerely wish you both well.” Imogen pretended to be sincere.

a gift-a small box. “Here’s a

Indeed, there was a beautiful brooch sitting

there’s anything you need help with, feel free to ask,

his safety is the most important.” Imogen got up to

and left. Once outside, she sighed with relief. She

brooch that Shirley gave her on the ground. She sneered. “What do you take me for? A beggar to be pitied?” Imogen didn’t want to endure this insult. For her,

opened the door, Zacharias was the only one sitting on the couch. Freddie had left. Shirley sat down next to Zacharias. “Do you

scattered documents he

you.” Zacharias nodded. Shirley started arranging everything then. The afternoon went by peacefully. After finishing the task, Zacharias suggested that she rest for two hours, as they didn’t know what time the evening banquet would

in a better condition tonight,

past four in the afternoon, Shirley was awakened by her alarm. She promptly freshened up and came out. Seeing Zacharias still sitting on the couch, she couldn’t help pitying him and even had the impulse to embrace

herself. She sat beside

had just taken a nap.

seemed to be released. She reached out,