Chapter 433

Anastasia hovered at the door, waiting for Herman to end his call before she entered.

“Why are you still up?” Herman noticed Anastasia’s presence, and a flicker of guilt was passing through his eyes. He quickly ushered Anastasia to the couch, propping her up with a soft cushion. He was worried she might have heard his conversation.

“Busy with work?” Anastasia asked as she sat down. “Who were you talking to? Was it Dailey? I heard something about a private detective. Are you hiding something from me?”

Herman crouched down beside her. His lips curled up into a faint smile. “We’ve got a few new projects in the works, so it’s been a bit hectic at the office. Let me feel our baby.”

He placed his hand on Anastasia’s belly. His gaze was soft and tender. “I hope our little one is behaving and not giving you too much trouble.”

Anastasia watched Herman for a moment. He had dodged her question about the private detective, clearly not wanting to divulge any information.

Pressing him further would only lead to an argument. She decided to let it go.

why, but my eyelid’s been twitching all evening,” Anastasia confessed, rubbing her

helping Anastasia to

words. “In that

“Sounds perfect.”

The next day.

and when she opened her eyes, Herman was still there beside her. His presence made her feel incredibly

put the book aside and gently

bit longer,” Anastasia replied, glancing at the clock. It was already ten. She scooted closer to Herman, wrapping

herself more dependent on him than ever. Every day, she eagerly awaited his return. The sound of his car pulling into the driveway was enough to brighten her day. Herman enjoyed her dependence on him. He gently stroked her hair.

eating you? You’re not

Anastasia into a deep kiss. When he finally pulled away, he teased, “But

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