Chapter 744

Anastasia and Monica landed at Riverdale Airport that evening. Christen was there to pick them up, and as they pulled into Southridge Estates, Anastasia felt a lump in her throat at the sight of apple blossoms in the yard. Herman had planted them for her, knowing how much she loved them. He'd personally bought and planted each tree.

Now, the blossoms were in full bloom, but the person who promised to enjoy them with her was gone.

"Ana," Salma called out, hearing the car engine stop. She rushed out, her face lighting up at the sight of Anastasia.

Anastasia turned, her voice hoarse, "Mom."

"Look at you, you've lost so much weight," Salma exclaimed, shocked by Anastasia's appearance. She looked gaunt, eyes sunken, skin pale and dry, lips chapped, her face dotted with blemishes. The healthy glow she once had was gone.

Salma's heart ached.

"I'm okay, Mom," Anastasia tried to reassure her with a smile, but it was so forced it only made Salma's heart ache more.

Monica chimed in, "Aunt Salma, let's head inside."

"Yes, yes, let's get indoors," Salma agreed, taking Anastasia's hand and leading her inside. She turned her face away, wiping tears from her eyes where Anastasia couldn't see.

commotion, she dashed down the stairs and, as soon as she saw Anastasia,

arms, terrified that her parents would never come

too, holding her daughter tightly as they wept

Pattie's eyes. "There,

eyes remained red as she signed, "Mom, I missed you and Dad.

through Anastasia's heart. "I'm sorry, sweetheart.

tired from the trip. How about you let her rest for a bit,

understandingly, "Okay, Mommy,

the absence of Emmie and Nancy, Anastasia asked

replying, "Your mother-in-law took them to

Springfield, Katelyn

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Salma couldn't object. Besides, with Herman gone, the grandchildren were Katelyn's only solaée. Salma couldn't bear

children had been taken away, Anastasia's exhaustion was replaced with determination. "I'm going

reason, "Ana, it's getting dark. Rest for the night and visit Salstrom Manor tomorrow. Bringing the children back will

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