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.”

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

eyes to sleep. Perhaps she was too tired, and she fell asleep

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

The next day.

early, preparing breakfast for everyone. Salma, also an early riser, heard the noise and got up too. She wanted to help in the kitchen, but Anastasia shooed

was still sleeping, looking so pitiful it tugged at people’s heartstrings. The bruises from

had finished making breakfast. “You have to go to work, so eat

wake Pattie up, hoping to let her sleep in

worry about

for some new clothes,” Herman suggested. “I’ve asked the school for a week’s leave for her. She can rest at home for

so she smiled and said, “Okay, it’s time to buy a few new outfits

out of Pattie’s room, and Anastasia said,

so soundly,” Salma chuckled, sitting

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