Chapter 212


    Chapter 212


    The doctor’s words hit Anastasia like a ton of bricks.


    She had had a child before. She thought back on the years that passed. Every time she fell ill and was


    hospitalized, whether it was just a cold or something more serious, Salma or Monica would always be


    there to keep herpany.


    She remembered during herst check-up, when the doctor asked if she’d ever had a child, Monica


    had jumped in to answer. And now, it was as if everything fell into ce. Anastasia suddenly


    understood what important piece of her life she had forgotten


    Turned out, she had forgotten she had a daughter.


    Grief washed over Anastasia, and tears suddenly spilled down her cheeks, startling the doctor.


    “What’s wrong? Is there something bothering you? Do you really want a child? Although your uterus is


    in an unusual position, and pregnancy might be difficult, modern medicine has made great strides. We


    can’t say for certain that you can’t have children.”


    The doctor’s words stung like a p in the face. “So, you’re saying it’d be hard for me to get pregnant


    again?” she asked.


    The doctor hesitated a bit before saying, “ording to your check-up results, your uterus isn’t


    positioned like most women’s. It was indeed a miracle that you were able to conceivest time. Plus,


    your back injury should be quite severe. I would advise against trying to get pregnant again, as it could


    be dangerous.”


    Aside from reproductive issues, Anastasia was actually quite healthy. But wanting a child could indeed


    present some difficulties.


    Anastasia couldn’t remember how she had managed to leave the hospital, with the doctor’s words still


    echoing in her ears. She had had a feeling that seeking the truth would be a brutal and difficult process.


    Even though she had braced herself for it, when the truth finally came, she was still unable to bear it.


    Anastasia copsed onto a bench, watching the bustling crowd around her. Her hand clutched the


    hospital’s check-up results, as she silently shed tears.


    She didn’t know how to break it to Herman; she couldn’t even remember who the father of her child


    was, and she had no idea what to do


    next.


    Herman had always wanted children, but it seemed like she might not be able to conceive again. She


    had no idea what she had done wrong to deserve such punishment.


    When Herman called, it took her a while to pick up. “Hello, I’m on my way…” Anastasia tried to keep


    her voice steady, hiding her


    _emotions.


    After hanging up, Anastasia broke down again, letting out a good cry, before pulling herself together


    and heading home to pack up Salma’s clothes. She threw the hospital’s check-up results in the trash,


    trying her best not to let ?erman see her internal turmoil.


    As Anastasia went to pack up Salma’s clothes, Monica àrrived at the hospital to take care of Salma.


    Looking at Monica and Salma, Anastasia thought about the years of deceit, and the daughter she had


    never met, who was sent away by Salma.


    She wanted to ask, where did Salma send her daughter? Why would Salma do such a thing? Why


    would she keep it a secret from her?. But she couldn’t ask, at least not now.


    “Anastasia, what’s wrong?” Herman noticed Anastasia’s distraction and asked with concern, “Are you


    tired? If you need a break, I can hire a caregiver for Salma.”


    Salma also noticed Anastasia’s pale face. “Anastasia, you just left the hospital. You can’t overwork


    yourself. You should go home and


    rest.”


    Normally, Anastasia would insist on staying to take care of Salma, but right now, her mind was a mess


    and her emotions were unstable. Afraid she wouldn’t be able to control her emotions, she agreed,


    “Alright, Mom, you rest well, I’ll head home.”


    Anastasia’s quick agreement surprised Salma, but considering Anastasia had just had major surgery


    and looked pale, she didn’t think much of it.


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    Salma smiled at Herman. “Herman, take Anastasia home and let her rest.”


    Monica added, “You guys go ahead. I’ll stay with Salma.”


    Herman took Anastasia’s hand, only to find it was cold.


    “Okay, we’ll head home now.” Herman arranged for a caregiver, then took Anastasia home.


    Back at home, Anastasia seemed out of sorts. She went straight to the bedroom, diving under the


    covers and wrapping herself up tightly.


    Herman, naturally, could tell Anastasia was upset. He sat on the edge of the bed, gently asking, “Is


    there something bothering you? Tell me, maybe I can help share the load.