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?"

love her, why

was answer

a pang of sympathy. "Mr. Salstrom, this too shall pass. Try the soup, at least. That way, I can report

soup and handed it to Herman. Reluctantly, out of respect for Anastasia, he accepted the bowl. "Thank

that small gesture was enough to lift Gianna's spirits. Herman had

medication. Gianna eagerly helped with the

oblivious to any gossip, mistook Gianna for Herman's girlfriend. "Mr. Salstrom, your girlfriend is

she quickly glanced at Herman. His face

Mr. Salstrom. You should rest after your

Herman said flatly, and the nurse made a

tension, Gianna tried to speak, but Herman

to call Gianna 'cousin'.

was natural for him to distance himself from Gianna

accepted the dismissal. "Alright, I'll leave then. If there's any news about Anastasia, I'll

to do with each other. I don't want to know about her affairs, so Miss Yang, you don't need to report anything to me." Gianna looked at Herman, puzzled. Was he really cutting ties so

managed to spend some time alone with him, Gianna left, feeling content. She was

had come snooping around but hadn't dared

Herman refused to indulge any further. Her attempts to befriend Katelyn also hit a wall; as Anastasia's cousin, she wasn't exactly welcome, nor was she disliked. This frustrated Gianna, who resented

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