Chapter 46
Anastasia felt a bit guilty, startled by Herman, who was suddenly awakened.
1.I didnât mean to spy on youâ Anastasia withdrew her extended hand, hiding it behind her, like a child caught doing something wrong
Herman stayed lying on the sofa, his deep gaze fixed on her, âWeâre legally married, itâs perfectly fine for you to watch me sleep. If you enjoy it, feel free to do it every day.â
Every day..
Did that mean sharing a bed?
Was Herman hinting that they no longer needed to sleep in separate rooms?
Anastasia chuckled awkwardly sidestepping the topic, and asked him. âWhy are you sleeping here?â
1 was too tired and passed out before I knew it. Herman sat up, casually replying.
Upon hearing that Herman was so exhausted that he fell asleep in the living room, Anastasia felt a pang of sympathy, though she was yet to realize it herself.
âSorry, I woke you up.â Anastasia asked, âDid you eat the watermelon I left for you? Was it good? Was it sweet?â
Herman recalled the watermelon that had him running to the tuilet all night, his butt was still sore to think about it.
ââ¦It was delicious, very sweet.â
Just as Herman finished speaking, his stomach started acting up again, âI need to go to the restroomâ
Once again, Herman spent twenty minutes in the restroom. By the time he came out, Anastasia had already prepared breakfast.
âI made sandwiches. Come eat after freshening up. Iâm gonna check with your aunt next door to see if she wants breakfast.â
Herman, unaware that Katelyn had moved next door, was puzzled at Anastasiaâs words, âMy aunt is next door?â
He wanted to say âmy mom, but quickly corrected himself.
âYep, didnât you know? Your aunt bought the place next door and moved in yesterdayâ
Herman was familiar with his motherâs character. The fact that she moved next door meant she was keeping an eye on him and Anastasia.
âNo need to go over. My aunt never eats breakfast, probably still in bed.â
Katelyn always liked to sleep in. She wouldnât get up before ten.
âOh, I seeâ Anastasia didnât bother to call her. She told him, âYou should start on breakfast. Iâll get started with cleaning.â
Herman asked, âYouâre not eating?â
âI have a medical checkâup at the hospital today, need to be on an empty stomach. Go ahead and eat.â Anastasia said, âBy the way, why do you think Elysian Technologies hired me? Of all the talented people, I was chosen.â
âThey have good taste.â Herman knew exactly what Anastasia had encountered during the interview. But since Anastasia didnât bring it up, he kept it to himself.
The interviewer, on the other hand, had already been fired.
Anastasia chuckled, âAnyway, it feels a bit strange
Herman changed the subject. What time is your checkâup?â
âI booked it for 9:30 on my phoneâ¦â
âIâll go with you
Anastasia was about to say that Monica would accompany her, but upon hearing Hermanâs offer, she didnât say much. She texted Monica, saying she didnât need her company for the hospital visit.
Anastasia found it strange. Monica was a late riser, but knowing that she had a medical checkâup at 9:30, she insisted on going together.
It was just a checkâup, not a sickness. Monica being so anxious seemed weird.
Monica had set on alarm. As soon as she woke up, she saw the message from Anastasia and instantly became alert.
If Herman accompanied Anastasia for the medical checkâup and her secret was discovered, then what?
Without bothering to freshen up, Monica rushed to Harmony Meadows and waited for Anastasia and Herman.
Luckily, she made it in time and bumped into Anastasia, who was heading to the hospital.
âAnaâ
Monica pulled over and called out to her. Herman also halted his car
Seeing Monica, Anastasia was surprised, âDidnât I mention you donât have to accompany me to the hospital?â
Not only did Monica show up, she didnât even put on makeup, which was very unusual.
In all the years that Anastasia had known Monica, she had hardly ever seen her without makeup. According to Monica, going out without makeup was like going out naked.
Monica always put on makeup when she went out.
have something urgent to deal with. Iâll explain later.â Monica then looked at Herman, âMr. Salstrom, may I borrow Anastasia for a while? IV accompany her to the hospital for the checkâup.â
With no good excuse to get out of the situation, Monica could only say she had an emergency and needed to take Anastasia away first.
Herman casually asked, âWhatâs the matter? Can I help?â
âYou canât help. Monica flatly denied, looking quite flustered, âItâs a womenâs thing. Mr. Salstrom. Please let me borrow Anastasia. Iâll return her later.â Seeing Monica so anxious, Anastasia told Herman, âWhy donât you go to work? Iâll go with Monicaâ Herman stared at Monica for a few seconds. That brief moment nearly made Monica nervous. Hermanâs gaze was too sharp. If he became suspicious, it would be troublesome.
âMr. Salstrom, are you afraid Iâll take your wife away?â Monica said, âThereâs really an emergencyâ
âAlright.â Herman agreed, telling Anastasia, âCall me if anything comes up
âOkay.â Anastasia got out of the car. After watching Herman drive off, she got into Monicaâs car and asked, âMonica, whatâs the matter? Why are you in such a hurry?â