Chapter 33

Monica consoled Salma. “Hey, don’t beat yourself up, Salma You were just looking out for Anastasia*

Looking towards the living room, she muttered, ‘Maybe destiny thought Anastasia got the short end of the stick these past years, so it threw her this marriage as a way to make up for the bad luck.”

Salma replied, “Herman seems like a pretty good catch”

Monica hadn’t filled Salma in on Herman’s real identity. Since Anastasia and Herman were still sleeping in separate beds, spilling the beans would backfire. Knowing Anastasia, she would march straight to city hall and file for divorce.

However,

they fell in love, the tides could turn.

Lunch was a feast, all hand–made by Anastasia with a little help from Herman.

Everyone gathered around the table, and Anastasia cheerfully greeted everyone, “Hope you’re all starving. Dig in! Ms. Katelyn, Herman mentioned you’re into light dishes. These are pretty mild and should be up your alley.”

“Absolutely perfect. Katelyn chuckled, her eyes sweeping over Anastasia and Herman. Her words carried a double meaning.

Not only was the food just right, but her daughter–in–law was also just what she hoped for.

the subtext, but Monica did. It seemed Katelyn was quite pleased with her

cleared, the rest should be

gift with a smile. “Ana, here’s a little something for your wedding. May you grow

you grow

soon.”

Anastasia took the gift, smiling faintly. “Thank

married now. Time to start thinking about kids. You bounce back quicker when you’re

the occasion, agreed, “It’s a good time

blessing to have children soon, Anastasia blushed. Seeing both

stated, “As for having kids, let’s just go

If a man didn’t want kids, it could mean he was not ready to take on a family, or he wasn’t prepared to spend his life with his wife and build a complete family.

have kids. You say you’re not in a rush, but

everyone pushing her to have kids, Anastasia felt a bit awkward.

We’ll let fate decide.” He figured she wasn’t ready to

Monica found his response a little too casual. She worried Herman

subject with a smile. “Mom, try some of this. Ms. Katelyn, Flynn, dig in. Don’t be shy, make

silent, but he replied with a smile, “Thanks, Ana.”

went on without a hitch.

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