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

grinning. "How was

We had a test and I got a perfect score!" Pattie said, beaming. Then she added,

like a total straight-A kid, and she greeted Anastasia politely, "Hello,

"Pattie, say goodbye to your friend. Let's

"See you

See

hugs and goodbyes done, Anastasia helped Pattie

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

first real friend. She has a big sister named Carli.

Carli?

remembered during the whole Mr. Simmons situation, the little girl

Vincent's for being a bit of a rebel After the Mr.

stories about school, and Anastasia listened with a patient smile. Suddenly, Pattie piped

the schacross

the street tomorrow!"

belongs to s

"A competition?" Anastasia asked.

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

What

Pattie declared, clearly proud. "Coach Dailey says I'm super

had been learning kung fu from Dailey for a while, and honestly,

grinned. "Well then, I have to go watch you compete! This is your first sports

I'll tell him when

gentle squeeze Nothing at work is as

face glowed. She kissed Anastasia's cheek. “Mom, I love you

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