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.”

mind, and it must have something to do with that thing.

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

under her head as a pillow, gazing tenderly at her sleeping face in

The next day.

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 her out, telling

went to check on Pattie in her room. Pattie was still sleeping, looking so pitiful it tugged at people’s heartstrings. The bruises from the beating she had

dressed, Anastasia had finished making breakfast. “You have to go to work, so eat first. Pattie and I will

heart to wake Pattie up, hoping to

worry about Anastasia having too much free time

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

and said, “Okay,

Pattie’s room, and Anastasia

so soundly,” Salma chuckled, sitting down.

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