Chapter 412
Grannie Anita had just given herself away. Katelynâs dislike for Julie grew stronger. She said, âMom, a woman of integrity shouldnât meddle in other peopleâs marriages.â
âIâm not discussing this with you.â Grannie Anita couldnât win the argument against Katelyn, so she took her cane and ascended the stairs.
At the hospital.
Herman sat beside Pattie, reading childrenâs books, teaching her nursery rhymes, and helping her practice writing. Herman was incredibly patient when it came to this.
Anastasia smiled and said, âOnce Pattie starts first grade next term, youâre taking over her studies.â
Herman replied, âNo problem. Pattie is smart. She learns quickly.â
Pattie, being praised, was bubbling with joy and self-praise. âIâm the best. Dad, see, did I write it right?â
Pattie had already learned a lot of words and could write her own name. She recognized over five hundred words.
Herman checked and praised, âPattie, your handwriting is beautiful. You might become a calligrapher in the future.â
âReally?â Pattie was very happy.
Anastasia laughed and said, âHerman, donât overpraise her. Look at her, sheâs over the
moon.â
Pattie sweetly smiled and said, âMommy, I donât live on the moon. Only aliens do. Teacher
said we live on the earth.â
Anastasia laughed at Pattieâs remark. âYou smartie, youâve been studying for a while now.
Itâs time to rest.â
Anastasia also had some questions for Herman, but she waited until after Pattie had rested. âWhat did you do at Eagle Corporation today?â Anastasia asked. âI asked Dailey. He said Anthony revealed Joseph as the man behind everything. Who is he, your business rival?â Anastasia was curious about Joseph. She had no quarrel with him.
Hermanâs eyes slightly narrowed. He pondered for a moment, and said, âHeâs my fatherâs illegitimate son, and also a business competitor.â
âWhat? Your dad has a son outside?â Anastasia was taken aback. Feiman and Katelyn seemed very loving normally.
âItâs an old story. I donât know much about it either.â Herman said, âMy mom doesnât know yet. Iâll let my dad handle it.â
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âYour mom will not accept this if she finds out. Anastasia immediately felt sympathy for
Katelyn.
Herman said, âIâll go back to Salstrom Manor later.â
Anastasia nodded. âAlright, you go ahead with your work. I will take care of Pattie.â
After a while, Herman left. Anastasia had no idea what happened between him and his family that night. She later heard from Flynn that Feiman confessed to Katelyn that night, and Katelyn locked herself up at home for a day and a night, refusing to see anyone or eat anything. Grannie Anita was overjoyed and muttered about Feiman bringing his illegitimate son home to make the family more prosperous.
Indeed, in the world of the rich and powerful, itâs hard to find a family without illegitimate children.
Pattie was discharged from the hospital after almost a month. During her hospital stay, Gianna visited a few times. Every time Gianna came, Herman was there. Once, Gianna came when Herman had brought Nelson, and Nelson was wearing the tie Gianna had given to Herman.
Seeing the gift she carefully selected around another manâs neck, Gianna felt her heart sink. Her little fantasy was shattered.
After Pattie was discharged, Anastasia moved directly to their new house.
Herman hired a dietitian to take care of Anastasia, and Salma also moved in with them. Pattie started at a new school. Everything seemed to be moving in a positive direction. As for the trouble Tavon caused, Anastasia could ignore it.
Anastasiaâs belly was growing. She was thrilled. Herman was very concerned, but he never showed it on his face, always asking Anastasia if she felt any discomfort.
Anastasia seldom went out. She stayed at home drawing and designing, spending time with Pattie, and strolling in the yard with Herman after meals. In a blink of an eye, Anastasia was five months pregnant.
Giannaâs coffee shop opened, and she invited Anastasia for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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