Chapter 10

Herman parked the car at the hospital entrance, waiting as Anastasia helped Salma out. He hopped out of the car too, lending a hand to open the door. As Anastasia climbed in, he shielded her head with his hand to prevent her from bumping it

Salma saw all this, and her face broke into a satisfied smile.

Back in the driver’s seat, Herman said, “Anastasia, it’s one in the afternoon now. Your mom might be hungry. The doctor told us to feed her regularly. How about we grab a bite now?

Herman was really thoughtful, Anastasia hadn’t even thought about this.

“Sounds good, you decide.”

“Alright.”

Herman started the car, and half an hour later, they pulled up at a swanky restaurant.

Anastasia eyed the plush interior and whispered, “Isn’t this place gonna cost an arm and a leg?”

usually ate at home to save money. When

this place fancy, but it was also in a prime Riverdale real

in a while. It’s our first formal meeting, our first date, so we can

said his piece, so Anastasia didn’t protest. She helped

them headed upstairs. Anastasia was

“Order

room usually came with a couple of waiters, but Herman had them leave, fearing Anastasia

the posh room, tugged at Anastasia, and said, “Just order a few dishes. We

and hated to waste money. Even if her son–in–law was treating them, Salma was

nodded, “Yeah, Mom,

wanted Salma to eat well. But when she saw the prices on the menu, she felt the urge to grab Herman

what she was

quickly said, “How about we go somewhere else? This place is too

client. We can get half off, and the restaurant will give us an invoice

using the company’s money for free? Won’t that cause trouble if

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