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 new

the mother–in–law hurdle cleared, the rest should

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

you grow

soon.”

the gift, smiling faintly. “Thank

to start thinking about kids. You bounce back quicker when you’re young, right Salma?”

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

have children soon, Anastasia blushed. Seeing both elders pressuring her,

“As for having kids, let’s

If a man didn’t want kids, it could mean he was not ready to take on a family, or he wasn’t prepared

You say you’re not in a rush, but

have kids, Anastasia felt a bit awkward.

at Anastasia, then answered honestly, “No plans. We’ll let fate decide.” He figured

She worried Herman was just

some of this. Ms. Katelyn, Flynn, dig in. Don’t be

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

on

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