Chapter 247

The moment she sent the message, Herman replied right away: [I’ll be home for dinner.]

Anastasia was overjoyed when she saw this. As a woman, what she wanted was pretty simple, a little care and attention from her man.

The thought of Herman coming home for dinner was all Anastasia needed to start preparing a rib stew.

As Anastasia bustled around the kitchen, Pattie and Salma played in the room, their laughter ringing out every now and then. Everything was so cozy and homey. Anastasia started to prepare two more side dishes. Just as she finished chopping the vegetables, Alessia called her.

Anastasia asked, “What’s up, Alessia?”

“Anastasia, that tip you gave me last time really did the trick. My mother-in-law is now keeping her big mouth shut.” Alessia sounded so cheerful, she could tell from her tone, “I’ve been buying her clothes, only the most expensive ones, and even giving her a massage. Next thing I know, I’m the talk of the town; everyone’s praising me for being a great daughter-in-law. You should’ve seen the sour look on my mother-in-law’s face. I felt so satisfied.” Alessia said.

Seeing Alessia in such high spirits, Anastasia chuckled, “Well, this is just a temporary fix, Alessia. You don’t want to ice her out completely, or the resentment between you two will only grow.”

“I get it.” Alessia said, “I’ve got to go back to work tomorrow.”

Anastasia was taken aback, “So soon?”

‘The company’s promoting me; I can’t let this golden chance slip by.” Alessia laughed over the phone, “Honestly, I’m so pumped right now. I’ve been waiting for this promotion for so many years. Now I’ve got my career and my kid, I feel like I can take on the world.”

Anastasia was happy for Alessia and said, “Congratulations, Alessia! You’re excelling at both work and home.”

“I owe it all to you.” Alessia said, “Ever since you joined the company, my son was born early, my mother-in-law has been behaving, and I got a promotion. You’re my lucky charm.”

Anastasia laughed, “I didn’t do anything.”

Alessia insisted, “You’re my lucky charm, Anastasia. When are you coming back to work?”

“I might have to wait a bit.” Anastasia said, “My mom hurt her leg. The kids at home also need me.”

Alessia was confused, “Kids?”

a long story. I’ll tell you

a promotion party this Friday

there.”

ribs were almost done. She lowered the heat

at seven in the evening. Hearing the door open, Pattie excitedly rushed over

the sound of his child calling him Dad and the aroma of home-cooked food wafting

table, changed his shoes by the door, and affectionately ruffled Pattie’s hair, “Did you have

resembled a crescent moon in its cuteness.

When they smiled, they both displayed those beautiful dimples. Anastasia emerged from the kitchen with the rib stew and

out toward the kitchen, “Mom, dinner’s ready.”

another room but hung up immediately upon hearing Anastasia’s

went to the kitchen to help with the dishes. Anastasia saw him serving the

of four sat down for dinner, Pattie took a seat next to Herman.

ribs for Pattie and her mother, placing

just taken a bite when another rib appeared on her plate, placed there by Herman, He said, “You should eat more meat to get

felt a warm sensation in her heart.

her daughter and son-in-law were getting along,

I want some dip too.” Pattie said, eyeing

sauce, and cautioned, “This sauce is a bit spicy, so be careful.”

made with chili, cream cheese, and coriander,

bite, smiling. Seeing that Pattie liked it, Anastasia dipped a few more pieces of ribs

said, “Don’t just take care of the child, you need to eat

served herself a piece of meat and then

enjoyed a wonderful dinner

clear the table. Salma, who had difficulty walking, sat on the sofa and watched TV, while Anastasia took Pattie to

she noticed that Pattie was incessantly scratching her skin, “What’s

arms and neck, saying, “Mom, I’m so

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