Chapter 176: Chapter 176

Chapter 176

She hadn’t heard from Cason in a while, and now hearing he was banged up. Anastasia was totally floored.

Monica mumbled, “I’m not too sure about the details myself, but word around is, he got nabbed for extortion.”

“Extortion?” Anastasia was taken aback. “Who did he extort? He’s a lawyer, isn’t he supposed to uphold the law?”

“Ana, I really dont know. That’s just what I heard.” Monica continued, “I was gobsmacked when I first heard it. How could he do such a thing? And with him being arrested and Demi seemingly jetting off abroad, it’s all happened so suddenly.”

“Definitely sudden.”

Anastasia didn’t pry further. She couldn’t visit Cason in jail. They were no longer involved. If she visited him, she’d just be asking for trouble.

But something didn’t sit right with her. She remembered the last time Monica hurriedly sought out her mother, saying that Cason knew her secret. She had planned to confront Cason at some point, but now he was locked up.

Monica asked with concem, “Ana, how have you and Herman been doing recently?”

Now that Cason was arrested, Monica felt a weight lifted off her chest. Cason knew Anastasia’s secret, and he was a sly fox. Who knew when he would spill the beans

‘We’re doing great.” Anastasia’s heart fluttered at the thought of Herman.

“That’s good Monica felt a little relieved, glancing at Anastasia’s stomach “Are you guys using protection?”

“What?” Anastasia quickly caught on, lowering her voice in embarrassment. “No.”

“So, are we expecting some good news soon? Just remember, I called dibs on being the godmother.”

“Of course” Anastasia nervously touched her neck, whispering ‘My period is already a week late.”

“Are you pregnant?” Monica was over the moon. Herman is really something, so efficient.”

Shush! Anastasia signaled Monica to keep it down. There are so many people here. I just said my period is late. I haven’t confirmed anything yet.”

“Let’s finish up quickly. I’ll take you to get a pregnancy test. Then we’ll know for sure.”

Monica was hoping that Anastasia was indeed pregnant. If they had a baby, her manage to Herman would be more solid. Even if Anastasio’s secret was revealed someday, there would be less to worry about.

Anastasia had a good appetite, and there were many signs that she might be pregnant. She was beginning to feel like she was. She also started to refrain from eating food that was not healthy for pregnant women.

After they spent more than an hour at the BBQ restaurant, Monica took Anastasia to a nearby pharmacy to buy a pregnancy test.

Anastasia was a bit anxious, worried that she might not be pregnant. She was also embarrassed about buying a pregnancy test. Every time they passed the shelf with the tests, she would walk by without reaching for one.

Sensing Anastasia’s hesitance, Monica casually picked up a box of tests and went to the counter. “How much is this?”.

Then Monica handed the purchased test to Anastasia. ‘Take this to the mall’s bathroom and check.”

Anastasia laughed. “You’re so eager. If someone didn’t know better, they might think we’re married.”

“I wish, but I lack the necessary equipment to get you pregnant.”

Anastasia was speechless. What a weird thing to say.

“Go on,” Monica urged Anastasia

Anastasia also wanted to know the result. If she was really pregnant that would be two pieces of good news today. She knew Herman was also eager to have a child. If they had a baby, they would definitely be happier. Anastasia went to the mall’s -restroom next door, sat down on the toilet, and followed the steps on the pregnancy test. As she dropped urine into the small groove of the test tube, Anastasia anxiously watched the urine slowly saturate the test paper, showing a red line, and then continued to soak forward.