Chapter 1011

Rowan's brows were so tightly knit, he looked ready to scowl forever. He really couldn't figure Hanna out.

Didn't she used to like loquats?

He walked over and, stubborn as ever, said, "But last time, I saw you eat them."

Hanna just stared at him, completely fed up.

Was he seriously this clueless? How many times did she have to say it?

"I don't like them anymore," she snapped, her voice icy. She started laying out her herbs with more force than necessary, as if each movement could shake off her annoyance.

"Oh."

Rowan's reply was flat, and without another word, he just turned and walked away.

Hanna glanced back at him, somehow even more irritated now.

That afternoon, Anastasia went to pick Pattie up from school.

When the bell rang, she parked her car by the crowded gates-parents everywhere, cars packed bumper to bumper. She left the car and made her way

to the entrance.

Pattie came out soon after, walking with another little girl.

As soon as Pattie saw Anastasia, her whole face lit up. "Mom! Mom! You came to get me today!"

was just the

Anastasia said, grinning. "How was your day

We had a test and I got a perfect score!" Pattie said, beaming. Then she added, “Mom, this is my

like a total straight-A kid, and

"Pattie, say goodbye to

waved. "See you tomorrow,

Pattie! See

Anastasia helped

these days. Ever since she'd started talking more, she was a

big sister named Carli. Vicky says Carli always takes

Carli?

remembered during the whole Mr. Simmons situation, the little girl who identified him was called Carli—the Westwood

been sent to St. Vincent's for being a

school, and Anastasia listened with a patient smile. Suddenly, Pattie piped up, "Oh! Mom, we're having a Competition

the schacross

the street tomorrow!"

belongs to s

"A competition?" Anastasia asked.

teachers drew lots, and my class is going up against the third grade from

sports day? What event are you

clearly proud. "Coach Dailey

from Dailey for a while, and honestly, she

have to go watch you compete! This is your first sports day-can't miss

too? I'll tell him when he gets

Nothing at work is as

kissed Anastasia's cheek. “Mom, I love you guys

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