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

missed you," Anastasia said, grinning. "How was your day at

had a test and I got a perfect score!" Pattie said, beaming.

a total straight-A kid,

was making friends. "Pattie, say goodbye

waved. "See you tomorrow,

See you

helped Pattie into the car

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

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

Carli?

a bell for Anastasia. She remembered during the whole Mr. Simmons situation, the little girl who identified him was called Carli—the Westwood family's

sent to St. Vincent's for being a bit

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

the schacross

the street tomorrow!"

belongs to s

"A competition?" Anastasia asked.

my class

What event

proud.

Dailey for a while, and

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

tell him when he gets home

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

Anastasia's cheek. “Mom, I love

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