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

a test and I got a perfect score!" Pattie

a total straight-A kid, and she greeted Anastasia

say goodbye to your

Pattie waved. "See you

Pattie! See you

Anastasia helped Pattie into

was so much more cheerful these days. Ever since she'd

big sister named Carli.

Carli?

name rang a bell for Anastasia. She remembered during the whole Mr. Simmons

been sent to St. Vincent's for being a bit of a

school, and Anastasia listened with a patient smile. Suddenly, Pattie piped up, "Oh! Mom,

the schacross

the street tomorrow!"

belongs to s

"A competition?" Anastasia asked.

sports day! The teachers drew lots, and my class

sports day? What event

clearly proud. "Coach Dailey

while, and honestly, she

I have to go watch you compete! This is

too? I'll tell him when

a gentle squeeze Nothing at work is as important to your

whole face glowed. She kissed Anastasia's cheek. “Mom,

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