Chapter 429
Herman walked in, with a cool aloofness in his stance. Grannie Anita was tensed up at his presence. She even didnât dare to look at him directly, let alone greet him with her usual
warmth.
Everyone knew how much Grannie Anita adored her grandson, Herman. Feiman, noticing Grannie Anita avoiding Hermanâs gaze and hearing Hermanâs stern tone, immediately guessed that something was amiss.
Grannie Anita had stirred up trouble again.
Herman approached Grannie Anita. Looking down at her with a cold stare, he asked, âDear Grandmother, please tell me, what exactly are you up to?â His formal address to her indicated the gravity of the situation.
Grannie Anita, feeling guilty, lowered her gaze and started fiddling with her fingers. She couldnât help but sneak glances at Herman from the corner of her eyes.
Hermanâs expression was icy, and for the first time, Feiman saw him using such a tone with Grannie Anita. Feiman intervened, âHerman, thatâs not the right way to speak to Grandmaâ¦â
Then Feiman turned to Grannie Anita, âMom, what have you done now?â
Grannie Anita, feigning illness, placed a hand on her head. âOh my, my head is throbbing. Feiman, help me to my room. I need to lie down.â
Realizing Grannie Anita was faking and fearful of a confrontation, Feiman prepared to assist her upstairs.
Herman then spoke sternly, âGrandma, it seems you didnât take my words to heart. Let me repeat myself. If you dare to meddle with my marriage to Anastasia again, I, Herman, will disown you as my grandmother.â
His casual tone belied the harshness of his words, leaving Grannie Anita and Feiman- stunned.
Grannie Anita, shocked and heartbroken, stared at Herman. She stood up. Her frail body was trembling. Tears welled up in her eyes as she said, âHerman, Iâm your grandmother. I raised you. When you were sick and refused to take your medicine, I comforted you, and I fed you.
you. When you had a fever, I stayed up for two nights straight. When you were learning to walk, I held your hand, afraid you might fall. When you fell into the pond as a child, I jumped in to save youâ¦â
As she spoke, tears fell from her eyes.
Feiman quickly signaled Herman, âApologize to Grandma. Thatâs not the right way to talk to her.â
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Of course, Herman had no intentions of disowning Grannie Anita. However, he needed her to understand the consequences of her actions. Grannie Anita had been causing too much trouble, and if this continued, his marriage to Anastasia would definitely be
affected.
Herman, expressionless, said, âGrandma, I appreciate everything youâve done for me, but that doesnât give you the right to interfere in my marriage. Iâve already warned you that Anastasiaâs pregnancy is delicate. I asked you to show some empathy. Even if you donât like her, at least respect her. But what did you do yesterday?â
Hermanâs penetrating gaze made Grannie Anita look away guiltily.
Katelyn, hearing the commotion from upstairs, came down. Upon hearing Hermanâs words, she quickly walked over. âWhatâs going on? Herman, why are you speaking to Grandma like this? Sheâs accepted Anastasia now. She even personally poured her a glass of water as an apology yesterday.â
Ignoring Katelynâs words, Herman continued to question Grannie Anita. His tone was icy, âYouâve been asking Nelson about my whereabouts. You arranged for me to stay in room. 1122, and you had aphrodisiac candles lit in there. Grandma, did you ever consider Anastasia, who is carrying my child, when you were plotting against me? Do you realize the impact your actions could have on my marriage?â
Feiman and Katelyn were taken aback. Katelyn asked, âWhat aphrodisiac candles? Whatâs this about room 1122? Herman, whatâs going on?â
Unable to withstand the questioning, Grannie Anita blurted out, âI arranged it all. I wanted to match you with Julie. I did it for your sake, Herman. I didnât do anything wrong. I was trying to help you. The baby that Anastasia is carrying isnât yours.â
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