Chapter 77


    Chapter 77


    Herman was kissing Anastasia when he suddenly realized that she had fallen asleep.


    “Look at this silly girl, falling asleep just like that”


    Feeling both amused and helpless, Herman nted a kiss on her forehead.


    “You’re such an easy target. Lucky it’s me you ran into.”


    To Herman, Anastasia was an innocent soul who saw the world through rose-tinted sses.


    With Anastasia fast asleep, Herman halted his advances. His rationality returned because he wanted


    their first time to be a conscious and mutual decision


    He tucked Anastasia in and went off to take a shower


    Anastasia was sleeping like a log, totally oblivious to what had happened or where she was.


    After his shower, Herman changed into his pajamas. He was initially thinking of vacating the room for


    Anastasia and crashing on the living room couch, but he couldn’t resist her beautiful face and decided


    to stay


    He slid under the covers and spooned her to sleep.


    It was his first time sleeping with Anastasia like this, yet it felt oddly familiar, as if they’d been living this


    way for years.


    Anastasia was always a restless sleeper, tossing and turning in his arms. Her face was pressed against


    his chest, and her legs were entwined with his


    She clung to Herman like an octopus, a sleep position that made her feel secure andfortable


    Herman felt a warm feeling wash over him as he watched her sleep peacefully


    For Herman, this night was a test of self-control. It wasn’t easy having a beauty in his arms and not


    sumbing to desire


    The next day


    Sunlight streamed in through the window Anastasia woke up, stretchedzily, and was about to get


    ready for work when she noticed something was off. This wasn’t her room.


    This was Hermans room and this was Herman’s bed


    Anastasia was taken aback She turned to her side and found Herman still in deep sleep.


    Covering her face, she quickly checked herself. Her clothes were intact, and she felt no difort. It


    seemed like nothing had happened.


    Anastasia heaved a sigh of relief She really shouldn’t drink too much, considering her poor alcohol


    tolerance


    She wasn’t drunk enough to ckout and started recalling the events ofst night. She remembered


    acting cute, asking for kisses, and chasing Herman


    around.


    “I can’t believe I embarrassed myself like that”


    Would Herman think she had crossed the line?


    Anastasia was extremely embarrassed. So much for her reserved,dylike image


    With her face burning Anastasia was tugging at her hair in frustration. She decided to make a swift exit


    before Herman woke up.


    As she was tiptoeing out, Herman opened his eyes.


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    He had been awake for a while and already had a smile twinkling in his eyes.


    To spare Anastasia any embarrassment, Herman waited a bit before pretending to just wake up.


    Anastasia was about to leave for work. She was runningte, so she didn’t have time to make


    breakfast.


    Anastasia blushed after seeing Herman awake, “You’re awake. I’m going to work now and didn’t have


    time to make breakfast Fend for yourself.”


    Herman nced at the clock, I’m heading to the office too. I can give you a ride”


    “Okay’


    They had already shared a bed, so what was the big deal about sharing a ride?


    Herman went back to change while Anastasia waited for him at the entrance. During that short wait,


    she was racking her brain for possible reasons why Herman didnt make a move on her


    Was the not attractive enough?


    Or was there something wrong with Herman?


    As a man, did Herman really have no ulterior motives when sharing a bed with a drunk woman?


    “Let’s go ”


    Herman reappeared with his car keys, snapping Anastasia out of her thoughts.


    “Okay” Anastasia traded behind him with her head down.


    She deliberatelygged a step behind, lost in her thoughts. Herman abruptly stopped walking, and


    Anastasia, who was looking down, bumped intown.


    I’m sorry”


    Anastasia immediately apologized.


    However, Herman took her hand and led her forward, “What were you thinking about just now? Why


    are you so distracted?”


    “Uh? Nothing.” Anastasia responded awkwardly with augh.


    He asked, ‘Do you feel any regret aboutst night?”


    Anastasia was speechless.


    How did he manage to ask that so bluntly?