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?"

eyes, "First, that business

Herman's eyes darkened slightly, "Had to dig up some dirt on him. It might've been a minor annoyance for him, but it was an eyesore for me. Best to deal with

was speechless. To Herman, it might have seemed trivial, but for the Kirkwoods, it was everything their factory closed, and

blackmail Herman, things might

could now communicate a

time Anastasia saw Pattie using gestures, her heart ached with guilt. She'd never hear Pattie's voice

artwork, his voice full 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, and walked over, "Mom, what's

quickly helped Anastasia to sit, "Why are you

asked, "Mom, are

time this happened, he had a stroke. Do you think... could they

mother, asking, "Mom, you still

just... even for a friend or someone I know, I'd worry

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