Chapter 128

When Anastasia found out Herman had been playing her for a fool all the sweet memories of the past seemed like a big joke to her. She had been an open book to him, but he had been on guard against her all along

The deception left her heartbroken and confused. She didn’t latch onto Herman for his house, but as his wife, she deserved to know the truth. The more she thought about it the more upset she became And just as she was about to head home, something caught her dress

Looking down, Anastasia discovered a little girl hiding under the bench. That little girl was Patte

Pattie shyly looked at Anastasia, clutching tightly onto her dress

Anastasia squatted down and asked, “Why are you hiding here, kiddo? Come out, you might bump your head”

Pattie didn’t budge, shaking her head and staying mute. Unsure of what to do, Anastasia asked, “Are you playing hide and seek with other kids, sweetie?”

Pattie shook her head again, and just silently stared at Anastasia

deep sense of familiarity. “Could you tell me your name sweetie, and

strongly, shaking her head and gripping Anastasia’s dress

was mute. She looked around, but there was no one else in sight. Anastasia had no

on Anastasia, one hand

she meant, until she heard Pattie’s stomach grow! “Are you hungry, sweetie?”

night and was running on an empty stomach

said, “How about you come home

smiled, tousling Pattie’s hair, and then took her

child must’ve been from the neighborhood.

message, Anastasia turned on the TV for Pattie

without speaking or laughing, far from the lively behavior of kids her age. Anastasia realized there might’ve been something wrong with

The smell made Pattie slide

down, kiddo,

long time. Scared that

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