Chapter 515

Hank Salstrom really hated feeling like he was being watched by some invisible enemy he couldn't control. It was like an unseen hand was tightening a noose around his neck, making him stay on high alert. Over the years, his company, Elysian Technologies, had racked

up quite a few enemies, and figuring out who was after him this time was anyone's guess.

After getting back to her apartment, Anna noticed Salma wasn't home. A quick phone call confirmed she was at work. With lunchtime approaching, Anna whipped up a quick grilled cheese sandwich and dove back into her jewelry-making. She had a night market stall to set up later in the evening. She couldn't help but smile, remembering the wild night she'd had with Hank. He had this uncanny way of affecting her every mood.

Around four-thirty, Anna picked up Pattie from school. As usual, they had dinner together before heading out to set up their market stall. Pattie settled in next to her, tackling her homework, which seemed to be more than usual.

Pattie's eyes lit up when she saw Hank's interview playing on the big screen across the square. "Mommy, look! It's Daddy!" she shouted excitedly.

Anna traced her daughter's gaze to see Hank on the LED display, masked up and answering questions from the press.

mentioned the mask, but there he was, actually wearing

the reporter asked curiously, "Mr. Salstrom, why the mask? Catch a cold?" Hank looked straight into the camera and said without a hint of shame, "This face of mine is just too handsome. I'm trying to keep the admirers at bay and avoid unnecessary complications." The

would sound arrogant saying that, but Hank? He was just stating

stopped calling him 'Daddy.' To her,

vain," Pattie

saw Dad at the diner. He

her heart warming at the thought

"Mommy, I miss Daddy."

father in front of Anna; her grandma

take you to see your

lit up with joy, "Really?

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