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.

but Monica did. It seemed Katelyn was quite pleased

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

a bit relieved then presented a gift with a smile. “Ana, here’s a little something for your

you grow

soon.”

you’re too kind” Anastasia took the gift, smiling faintly. “Thank

added, “Well, you’re married now. Time to start thinking about

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

blushed. Seeing both elders pressuring her, she stole a glance at

having kids, let’s just go with

he was not ready to take on a family, or he wasn’t prepared to spend his life with his wife

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

kids, Anastasia felt

figured

too casual. She worried Herman

on, let’s eat,” Anastasia said, changing the subject with a smile. “Mom, try some of

stay silent, but he replied with a

went on without a

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