Chapter 485

Nobody dared to answer Anastasia's question.

After being cooped up for days, Anastasia looked pale and haggard. Her lips were blistered, her hair a tangled mess. She was a shadow of her former self, completely drained of energy. Her gaze darted between Salma and Monica, picking up on the unspoken worries in their eyes.

She understood.

"He hasn't woken up, has he?" Her voice was so soft that the breeze carried it away, making it almost inaudible.

Pattie wrapped her arms around Anastasia's waist, looking up with bright, teary eyes. "Mom, I missed you. I was so scared."

Pattie had been terrified for days, afraid her mom wouldn't return and that her dad might be gone forever.

She couldn't understand why their once happy home had fallen apart.

Pattie's admission of fear brought tears to Anastasia's eyes. Holding Pattie close, she choked out, "I'm so sorry, baby. Mommy is so sorry."

Unable to hold back any longer, Pattie sobbed, "Mommy, please don't leave me. Mommy."

darling," Anastasia said, hugging Pattie tightly, her apologies mingling with her

and Monica couldn't help but feel moved

head back, Ana. Get in the

tear, Salma agreed,

Pattie clung to Anastasia, fearing she might disappear again. Pattie had always struggled with a sense

outside the door. "Jump over the fire pit, Ana. It'll chase away the bad luck, and good fortune will follow," she said, clinging to an

the house, which had been her home for years. She felt like Cinderella, who had met her prince and

"Ana, I'll run you a hot bath. Soak

some new clothes. Change into something fresh.

with a lollipop,

lately. She unwrapped the candy and

mental state. They had prepared everything for her return-hot water ready for a bath, a warm meal, clean clothes, and a tidy

time to think. Now that she was out, she was ready to start anew. For her

Pattie, don't worry. The Anastasia from now on won't be

should she have the right to fall

Salma and Monica felt relieved, and Pattie gave a thumbs up, "Mom, you're

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