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.

didn’t catch the subtext, but Monica did. It seemed Katelyn was quite pleased with her new daughter–in–law.

cleared, the rest should

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

you grow

soon.”

Anastasia took the gift, smiling faintly. “Thank you.”

to start thinking about

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

Anastasia blushed. Seeing both elders pressuring

for having kids, let’s just

it could mean he was not ready to take on a family, or

Most guys your age are itching to have kids. You say you’re not in a rush,

her to have kids, Anastasia felt a

at Anastasia, then answered honestly, “No plans. We’ll let fate decide.” He figured she wasn’t ready to

Herman

eat,” Anastasia said, changing the subject with a smile. “Mom, try some of this. Ms.

stay silent, but he replied with a smile,

went on without a hitch.

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