Chapter 375

Salma returned from the grocery store, arms full of fresh produce, to find Monica and Anastasia deep in conversation.

Anastasia got up to help. “Nah, don’t worry about it.” Salma waved her off with a chuckle. “I’ve got it, sweetie. You just relax. Monica, are you joining us for lunch? I’m making meatballs.”

Monica grinned. “Absolutely, Salma. Your cooking is irresistible. I can never say no.”

Beaming at the compliment, Salma said, “Well then, you should come more often. I’ve got plenty of time on my hands, and I love

cooking.”

Salma didn’t have the heart to return to her job at the hotel when Anastasia was pregnant.

Anastasia settled back on the couch, giggling. “Mom loves it when people compliment her cooking.”

Monica laughed. “Salma, your cooking is far better than my mom’s. I dare not eat her cooking, it’s a disaster. Poor dad, he’s been eating her food for over twenty years.”

the last time you

Monica shrugged. “They’re busier than I am. It’s pretty quiet when I go back.”

was asking around about her

and Pattie?” Anastasia’s heart skipped a beat. “And?”

“Nothing. Penny just misses her son, I guess. We’re moving out

frowned. “You’re moving?”

Herman used to live. He’s hired a nutritionist to take care of my diet. The doctor said I need to

There’s just not enough room. Plus, having Salma take care of you and pick up Pattie from school

conversation. The caller ID showed a number she

orphanage on Southern Mountain Road. We have

Where is

orphanages near the area where her daughter was last seen, leaving her

the phone said, “Ms. Jewell, the situation is a bit unusual. A couple has adopted

be right there,” Anastasia replied, her heart still racing as she ended

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