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.”

it must have something to do with that thing. He had noticed something

She hummed in agreement, closing her eyes to sleep. Perhaps she was too tired, and she fell

couldn’t sleep. He propped his arm under her head as a pillow, gazing tenderly at her sleeping face in the dimness. Some things

The next day.

noise and got up too. She wanted to help in

Pattie was still sleeping, looking so pitiful it tugged at people’s heartstrings. The bruises from the beating she had taken were

had finished making breakfast. “You have to

Pattie up, hoping to let her sleep in a

worry about Anastasia having too much free

suggested. “I’ve asked

and said, “Okay, it’s time to buy

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

child is sleeping so soundly,” Salma chuckled,

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