Chapter 215
Anastasia shook her head, pouring herself a drink and downing it in one go, âMonica, the catâs out of the bag. I canât keep lying to Herman.â
âWho hasnât told a fib or two in their life? Itâs just a little white lie, youâre taking it too seriously. You think Herman has never lied to you?â Monica asked.
Wasnât 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 Anastasiaâs marriage. Besides, Herman treated Anastasia well. This should be something Herman confessed on his own.
Actually, Herman hiding his family background didnât impact their marriage.
Anastasia was in a tizzy. She thought Monica was referring to Herman lying about the house, so she didnât give it much thought. âI need to find my daughter.â Anastasia declared, âWherever she is, Iâm going to bring her back. I brought her into this world, so I have to take responsibility.â
âAnastasia, have you lost your marbles?â Monica countered strongly, âWhy 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.â
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, âMonica, Iâve made up my mind. If Herman chooses to leave, Iâll accept it. I canât 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 isnât someone that anyone can treat however they want, sheâs my daughter, and I should be responsible.â
Anastasiaâs words left Monica speechless.
Anastasia had indeed thought about all these issues. Especially when she thought of Pattieâs 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 Anastasiaâs determined attitude, Monica tried to persuade her, âAre you really ready to give up Herman? Heâs 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, shouldnât you find the child first?â
Monica thought, as long as Anastasia couldnât 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 wasnât that easy. Maybe as time went by, Anastasia would give up.
Monicaâs words made Anastasia hesitate. Every time she thought of Herman, she felt a pang in her heart. How could she give up
Herman?
Sensing Anastasiaâs hesitation, Monica seized the opportunity to say, âAnastasia, this doesnât count as lying. You can confess after you find the child. If you rush to confess now, Herman wonât believe it. Donât be impulsive, think it through.â
Anastasia was silent for a long time; she should indeed find the child first.
âMonica, do you really have no clue about the whereabouts of the child?â Anastasia asked.
Monica shook her head, âI donât know the specifics. Salma took her. Salma is in the hospital because of her injury, so you better slow down.â
Anastasia was suddenly aware of this important information, and her heart couldnât calm down for a while. If it wasnât for Salmaâs 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.
Anastasia wasnât 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 wasnât there. So, he called Anastasia and Monica picked it up.
Monica said, âAnastasia is already asleep over here. Sheâll come home tomorrow when she wakes up.â
Herman bluntly said, âGive me your address. Iâll pick her up.â