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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