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.”

and it must have something to do with that thing.

in agreement, closing her eyes to sleep. Perhaps she

arm under her head as a pillow, gazing tenderly at her sleeping face in the dimness. Some

The next day.

and got up too. She wanted to help in the kitchen, but

so pitiful it tugged at people’s heartstrings.

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

up, hoping to let her sleep

house, Herman didn’t have to worry about Anastasia having too much

wakes up, you can take her shopping for some new clothes,” Herman suggested. “I’ve asked

“Okay, it’s time to buy a few new outfits for Pattie.”

came out of Pattie’s room, and Anastasia said, “Mom, breakfast is

sleeping so soundly,” Salma chuckled,

Now, in the cold of Riverdale, being able to sleep in an air-conditioned room with warm

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