Chapter 239

Herman didn’t fully understand. The nicer he was to Anastasia, the heavier her mood seemed to get. His kisses were always so gentle, like the soft brush of spring breeze.

Her hand moved towards his belt….

“Anastasia.” Herman caught her hand, stopping her immediately. “Your wound at your waist… it’s not healed yet.”

“I want it.” Anastasia pushed him down onto the bed, straddling him. “I know what I’m doing.”

With that, she bent down and initiated a kiss. Anastasia had never been this forward before. Her hand slipped under his shirt.

That night, fearing he might hurt her, he was even gentler than usual.

Afterwards, Anastasia lingered, her fingertip lightly tracing his face, outlining his features in the dim light. He held her, sensing her unusual mood, and said, “Go to sleep.”

to come clean with him. She had something on her mind, and it must have something to do with that thing. He had

to sleep. Perhaps she was too tired,

He propped his arm under her head as a pillow, gazing tenderly at her sleeping face in the dimness. Some things needed to be dealt with

The next day.

noise and got up too. She wanted to help in the kitchen, but Anastasia shooed her out, telling

to check on Pattie in her room. Pattie was still sleeping, looking so pitiful it tugged at

making breakfast.

have the heart to wake Pattie up, hoping to let her

in the house, Herman didn’t have to worry about Anastasia having too much free time to

Pattie wakes up, you can take her shopping for some new clothes,” Herman suggested. “I’ve asked the school for a week’s leave for her. She can

so she smiled and said, “Okay, it’s time

Pattie’s room, and Anastasia said, “Mom, breakfast is ready.”

soundly,” Salma chuckled,

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