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?”

a car, and money was tight. Besides, she usually ate at home to save money. When she did eat out, she’d eye the place first. If it

was also in a prime Riverdale real estate, a chain restaurant, which meant

okay to splurge once in a while. It’s our first formal meeting, our first date, so we can eat a bit fancy. You’ve already saved me wedding expenses, so don’t worry about the cost of this meal.”

piece, so Anastasia didn’t protest. She helped Salma

booked. The three of them headed upstairs. Anastasia was oblivious to the fact that this restaurant

seated, Herman said, “Order whatever you

a couple of waiters, but Herman had

tugged at Anastasia, and said, “Just

Even if her son–in–law was treating them,

nodded, “Yeah, Mom, I know.”

in mind, Anastasia wanted Salma to eat well. But when she saw the prices on the menu, she felt the urge to grab Herman and bolt. This

what she was thinking. “Let me

about we go somewhere

discount coupon, a gift from a client. We can get half off, and the restaurant will give us an invoice for the company to

that like using the company’s money for

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