Chapter 489
The unexpected visitor was none other than Gianna. Herman hadn't had much interaction with her, so seeing her here caught him off guard.
Gianna, equally surprised to find Herman alone in his hospital room, saw this as an opportunity for some one-on-one time. She entered with a thermos and a warm smile. "Mr. Salstrom, how are you feeling? I brought you some homemade chicken noodle soup. It's really
hearty, you should try it."
Herman just stared at her, expressionless and silent, making no move towards the soup.
Realizing she might have been too forward, Gianna sat down and said, "I'm here on behalf of Anastasia. She couldn't make it and asked me to check on you. Your falling out with her has been quite surprising and unfortunate."
Gianna deliberately mentioned Anastasia, knowing she was the only connection between her and Herman at the moment.
Herman's eyes flickered slightly. "How is she?"
"She's worried about you," Gianna lied, seizing the chance to dig deeper. "Mr. Salstrom, is there really no chance for you and Anastasia?"
Herman's voice was low. "Saving her was my condition. Maybe if she had never met me, none of this would have happened."
Gianna felt a twinge of hope. "You still love her, don't you?"
her, why would he have taken such drastic measures
was
sorrow, Gianna felt a pang of sympathy. "Mr. Salstrom, this too shall pass. Try the soup, at least.
ladled some soup and handed it to Herman. Reluctantly, out of respect for Anastasia, he accepted the
was enough
then, a nurse came in to give Herman his medication. Gianna eagerly helped with
for Herman's girlfriend. "Mr. Salstrom, your
Gianna's heart leap, but she quickly glanced at Herman.
the nurse apologized. "Sorry about that, Mr. Salstrom. You should rest after
Herman said flatly, and the nurse
tension, Gianna tried to speak, but Herman cut
to call Gianna 'cousin'. Now, not
was
accepted the dismissal. "Alright, I'll leave then. If there's any news
about
going then." Since she had no reason to stay and had managed to spend some time alone with him, Gianna left, feeling content.
hospital with Katelyn by his side. Julie had come snooping around
hit a wall; as Anastasia's cousin, she wasn't exactly welcome, nor was she disliked.
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