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Anastasia shook her head, pouring herself a drink and downing it in one go, “Monica, the cat’s out of the bag. I can’t keep lying to Herman.”
“Who hasn’t told a fib or two in their life? It’s just a little white lie, you’re taking it too seriously. You think Herman has never lied to you?” Monica asked.
Wasn’t it a lie that Herman was the CEO of Elysian Technologies? Monica never called him out on it because she was an outsider who had no right to meddle in Anastasia’s marriage. Besides, Herman treated Anastasia well. This should be something Herman confessed on his own.
Actually, Herman hiding his family background didn’t impact their marriage.
Anastasia was in a tizzy. She thought Monica was referring to Herman lying about the house, so she didn’t give it much thought. “I need to find my daughter.” Anastasia declared, “Wherever she is, I’m going to bring her back. I brought her into this world, so I have to take responsibility.”
“Anastasia, have you lost your marbles?” Monica countered strongly, “Why did you give her up back then? Because you were scared it would ruin your happiness! If you find that child, you and Herman are done for.”
How could a family like the Salstroms accept that Anastasia had a child out of wedlock, let alone bring the child back now?
Anastasia shook her head, “Monica, I’ve made up my mind. If Herman chooses to leave, I’ll accept it. I can’t imagine what kind of life my daughter is living without my protection. Is she being bullied? Is she well-fed and clothed? Is she happy.and healthy? She isn’t someone that anyone can treat however they want, she’s my daughter, and I should be responsible.”
Anastasia’s words left Monica speechless.
Anastasia had indeed thought about all these issues. Especially when she thought of Pattie’s ordeal, the sight of Pattie being battered all over by Penny made Anastasia wonder if her own daughter was being abused.
Anastasia would wonder, whether her child was alive or dead and where exactly she was.
Seeing Anastasia’s determined attitude, Monica tried to persuade her, “Are you really ready to give up Herman? He’s been nothing but devoted to you. Where are you going to find such a good husband? Anastasia, think it over, even if you want to confess, shouldn’t you find the child first?”
Monica thought, as long as Anastasia couldn’t find the child, her marriage with Herman could still continue. At least maintaining it for a while was better than nothing. Going to find a child who was given up four years ago was undoubtedly like finding a needle in a haystack, it wasn’t that easy. Maybe as time went by, Anastasia would give up.
Monica’s words made Anastasia hesitate. Every time she thought of Herman, she felt a pang in her heart. How could she give up
Herman?
Sensing Anastasia’s hesitation, Monica seized the opportunity to say, “Anastasia, this doesn’t count as lying. You can confess after you find the child. If you rush to confess now, Herman won’t believe it. Don’t be impulsive, think it through.”
Anastasia was silent for a long time; she should indeed find the child first.
“Monica, do you really have no clue about the whereabouts of the child?” Anastasia asked.
Monica shook her head, “I don’t know the specifics. Salma took her. Salma is in the hospital because of her injury, so you better slow down.”
Anastasia was suddenly aware of this important information, and her heart couldn’t calm down for a while. If it wasn’t for Salma’s leg injury, she would have gone to find Salma after leaving the hospital for an explanation.
That was her daughter, how could Salma just abandon her without her consent?
Anastasia kept drinking. She was a lightweight, and after a few drinks, she was drunk. novelbin
Anastasia wasn’t the best drunk and acted quite differently than her usual self. Worried that Anastasia might spill the beans when she got home, Monica brought Anastasia back to her place.
After finishing his social obligations, Herman came home and found Anastasia wasn’t there. So, he called Anastasia and Monica picked it up.
Monica said, “Anastasia is already asleep over here. She’ll come home tomorrow when she wakes up.”
Herman bluntly said, “Give me your address. I’ll pick her up.”