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.”

something on her mind, and it must have something to do with that thing. He had noticed something off about Monica

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

a pillow, gazing tenderly at her sleeping face in the dimness. Some things

The next day.

an early riser, heard the noise and got up too. She wanted to help in the

so pitiful it tugged at people’s heartstrings. The bruises from the beating she

finished making breakfast. “You have to

heart to wake Pattie up, hoping to let her sleep in a

to worry about

asked the school for a week’s leave for her. She

and said, “Okay, it’s time to buy a few new outfits for

and Anastasia said, “Mom, breakfast is ready.”

child is sleeping so soundly,”

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