Chapter 384

Penny suddenly gripped Layna’s arms and her voice was strained with urgency. “Is your mother’s name Anastasia?”

Penny’s abruptness startled Layna and her face was paling in fear. “Let go of me, you lunatic!” Layna cried out, struggling to free herself. Penny’s eyes were blazing as she said, “I know where your mother is. I’ll take you to her.”

At those words, Layna finally quieted down, her fear forgotten. She gazed at Penny, her voice filled with hope. “You know my mother?”

Penny gritted her teeth. “I’d recognize her no matter where she goes.”

Layna was dismissive, her tone imperious. “Then take me to her now. My mother is beautiful and wealthy. I’ll have her reward you once we get there.

Anastasia had just put Pattie to bed when she heard a noise at the door. Carefully tucking Pattie in, she got up to investigate.

As she reached the living room, there was a knock on the door.

It was Herman. She asked, “You’re back early. Did

you eat dinner?”

behind him. “I rushed back as soon as I finished my work. How was your day? Did “Not much, just half a bowl and some fruit.” Anastasia laughed. “I’m eating smaller portions more frequently. I am not overeating.” “We have your prenatal check-up next Wednesday morning. I’ve cleared my schedule for it.” Herman

no exceptions,” Herman said with a smile. “You women have a knack for holding

“You’re

changed his shoes, Anastasia sat down on the foyer bench. “Herman,” she hesitated. “There’s something i need to

child. We may have found her.” Anastasia chose her words carefully. “The orphanage director called me. I met the child and had

and Herman listened attentively. After she finished, he looked at her, understanding what she was

The house is big enough. If the DNA test confirms it,

to cause Anastasia any distress. It was a “Love

I’m sorry. I owe

say. Meeting Herman was the best thing that had ever

as Herman was about to respond, there was another knock at the door. Who could be visiting at this hour? The two exchanged a glance, and Herman got up to answer the door. A little girl stood

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