Chapter 359
Anastasia was in trouble, so Herman didnât have time to argue with Julie. He had to rush to the hospital.
Grandma Anita grabbed Hermanâs hand. âHerman, where are you going? Julie is still here.â
Herman replied, âGrandma, Anastasia is in the hospital. I have to go there immediately.â
âShe was fine when she was playing cards with me in the morning. She even made me angry. How did she suddenly end up in the hospital? I think sheâs faking it.â Grandma Anita was very skeptical. âSheâs doing this on purpose. That woman is very cunning. Herman, you mustnât be fooled.â
âGrandma, if you donât like someone, everything they do is wrong in your eyes. Anastasia is in trouble, and I must go to her.â Herman pulled his hand away, walked out without saying another word.
âHerman!â Grandma Anita was so angry that she stomped her foot, but she still could not stop Herman from leaving.
Julie watched Hermanâs retreating figure. The feeling of resentment was springing up in her heart.
âTheyâll pay for todayâs humiliation,â she thought, âboth Herman and Anastasia.â
âJulie, donât be mad. Iâll talk to him when we get home. This is unacceptable.â Grandma Anita was also furious. She was certain that Anastasia was feigning illness. What a coincidence? She suddenly fell ill.
Julie forced a smile. âGrandma, Iâm fine. Maybe Herman and I are just not meant to be. Iâm going to go home.â There was a hint of melancholy in Julieâs voice, which made one feel sympathetic.
âYouâre such a good girl.â Grandma Anita comforted her, âDonât worry. Iâll make sure everythingâs okay. Itâs rare to find a girl as kind-hearted as you nowadays. Julie, when dealing with men, you need to be a little cunning. Look at that Anastasia. She faked an illness and managed to get Herman to leave. Thatâs being smart. Herman is a tough guy on the outside but soft on the inside. Heâll appreciate your kindness.â
Julie listened attentively and thanked her, âThank you, Grandma.â
âGo home and rest. Iâll go to the hospital now and see what that woman is up to. Whether sheâs really ill or just pretendingâ
Grandma Anita was convinced that Anastasia was faking it and couldnât wait to expose her.
At Hope Hospital.
Monica was waiting anxiously in the corridor. Anastasia had been rushed into the emergency room. Monica blamed herself. She shouldnât have insisted on drinking with Anastasia. If Anastasia was in danger, what was she going to do?
Monica was pacing anxiously outside the emergency room, waiting for the doctors to come out. Just then, Herman arrived, looking grave. âMonica, how is Anastasia?â
âHerman,â Monica replied worriedly, âIâm not sure yet. Iâm so sorry. I didnât think it would be like this. Itâs all my fault. I shouldnât force Anastasia to drink
with me.â
Herman asked coldly, âHow much did she drink?â
âJust one glass,â Monica assured him. âReally, just one glass. Not long after she drank it, she turned pale and started to feel a stomach ache. Then she started to bleed.â
Anastasiaâs symptoms came on so fast. Her face turned pale in an instant, and she almost collapsed. Even thinking about it afterwards, Monica was still scared.
Monica asked, âCould it be that Anastasia hasnât fully recovered from the car accident?â
Herman frowned. âSheâs been in good health recently, and she was fine when she left in the morning. She canât handle alcohol, but one glass shouldnât cause such severe consequences.â
While they were talking, the door to the emergency room opened. A doctor came out. âWho is the family of Anastasia?â
Herman quickly stepped forward. âIâm her husband. Doctor, how is my
wife?â
âThe situation is not very good. The patient just had a major surgery, so her body hasnât fully recovered. Plus, she drank alcohol, which led to symptoms of a threatened miscarriage.â
The doctorâs words shocked Herman. âA threatened miscarriage?â
Monica was also surprised. âAnastasia is pregnant?â