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

Anastasia said, grinning. "How was your day

test and I got a perfect score!" Pattie

like a total straight-A kid, and she

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

waved. "See

Pattie! See

helped Pattie into the car and

days. Ever since she'd started

She has a big sister

Carli?

for Anastasia. She remembered during the whole Mr. Simmons situation,

for being a bit of a rebel After the Mr. Simmons mess, she'd been brought

listened with a patient

the schacross

the street tomorrow!"

belongs to s

"A competition?" Anastasia asked.

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

sports day? What event

clearly proud. "Coach

a while, and honestly, she really was way stronger than most kids

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

Dad come too? I'll tell him when he gets home

will," Anastasia said, giving Rattie's cheek a gentle squeeze Nothing at work is as important to

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

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