Chapter 665

Monica slapped her thigh, "Ana, something just came up, I gotta run." Just like that, she was in and out like a whirlwind. Herman and Anastasia shared a knowing glance, and Anastasia chuckled, "That's Monica for you-always in a hurry. She's a bit insecure about relationships, you know? Got burned a few times. Now, with Jason giving her the cold shoulder, she's probably overthinking everything." Herman nodded, "Yeah, I noticed. Last time, she saw me having lunch with my cousin and totally jumped to conclusions."

Anastasia laughed, "She told me about that. Funny enough, her being with Jason now is kinda thanks to that little misunderstanding."

"Oh?" Herman's curiosity was piqued.

Anastasia shrugged and recounted the story, leaving Herman grinning, "A happy accident, then. But yeah, your best friend seems like someone who doesn't let things slide easily."

"Who does? Getting sand in your eye hurts," Anastasia teased. "Trust is a two-way street. She and Jason are just starting out, so a little insecurity is normal. Remember when we first got together..."

Anastasia trailed off, her cheeks turning a soft shade of pink at the memory. Herman, intrigued, pressed on, "What about us?"

"First, that business with Cason Kirkwood-was

up some dirt on him. It might've been a minor annoyance

the Kirkwoods, it was everything their factory

Herman, things might not have ended so

over, tugging at Herman's hand, eager to show him her drawing. Pattie could now communicate a lot through gestures. Herman lifted Pattie, "Let's

Every time Anastasia saw Pattie using gestures, her heart ached

of praise and encouragement. Anastasia listened, taking a deep breath. She hadn't told Herman about Pattie's biological father yet. Without confirmation, she didn't want to stir up any trouble. Anastasia noticed her mom, Salma, sitting in the yard, lost in thought,

are you out here? Didn't your

"Mom, are you

had a stroke. Do you think... could

at her mother, asking, "Mom, you

"No, it's just... even for a friend or someone I know, I'd worry if

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