Chapter 269


    Chapter 269


    Anastasia felt utterly wiped out and decided to stay put and rest in the hotel. While Herman, on the


    other hand, was all spiffed up and ready to step out.


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    On seeing Herman descending the stairs, Nelson quickly got up to greet him, “Mr. Salstrom.”


    Mr. ter also rose to wee Herman.


    Herman walked up to Mr. ter. In stark contrast to his gentle demeanor towards Anastasia earlier, he


    now wore a frosty expression, “Mr. ter, sorry to have kept you waiting.”


    “No worries.” Mr. ter replied with a smile, “Mr. Salstrom, our ride is waiting outside. Shall we hit the


    road?”


    “Sure.” Herman headed towards the hotel exit, casually inquiring, “Where’s thedy you broughtst


    night, Mr. ter?”


    Mr. Siater, fearing a blow-up from Herman, hastily exined, “Mr. Salstrom, are you referring to


    Crystal? She’s feeling not well today and took a day off. I apologize for any inconvenience we caused. I


    hope you understand.”


    “There’s no need to get your knickers in a twist, Mr. ter. I just want to ask her a few things.” Herman


    said, “Could you get her toe over?”


    Unable to figure out what Herman was up to, Mr. ter nevertheless agreed immediately, “Sure thing.


    I’ll call her over right away.” To him, throwing a woman under the bus was a small price to pay for


    securing a deal.


    Herman instructed Nelson, “Treat her well when she gets here. We need to find out who is behind the


    scene.”


    Nelson, clueless about the specifics, nced at the visibly shaken Mr. ter before responding, “Yes,


    Mr. Salstrom.”


    After grabbing a bite, Anastasia slept once again and woke up at five in the afternoon. She had literally


    slept all day,pletely flipping her regr schedule upside down.


    She had been dead beat the previous night. Driving through the night and dealing with Herman’s antics


    had drained herpletely. After sleeping all day, Anastasia finally started to feel more like herself.


    She called her mom from the bed to check up on her and Pattie.


    On the phone, Salma reassured her, “Pattie and I are just ying downstairs. We are doing fine at


    home, so don’t worry!”


    “Okay.” Anastasia replied with a hint of worry, “Mom, please be careful since you have trouble walking.


    And watch Pattie’s diet too. I’m currently in Crescent Bay on a business trip with Herman and might not


    be back until tomorrow.”


    Figuring there was no reason to beat around the bush, Anastasia decided toe clean. Making up


    excuses for not returning in a day or two would only make her mother worry.


    On hearing this, Salma chuckled, “Alright, got it. Don’t worry about us while you’re away on business


    with your husband.” Salma was undoubtedly pleased to see her daughter and son-inw’s rtionship


    going strong, even apanying each other on business trips.


    Even Pattie, who was sitting nearby listening to the conversation,ughed, “So mom went to meet


    dad.”


    “You little rascal.” Anastasia was both amused and exasperated at Pattie’s cheeky remark.


    After chatting with Pattie for a bit, Anastasia hung up.


    Checking the time, Salma suggested to Pattie, “Let’s go out for dinner tonight.”


    “Awesome!” Pattie squealed in delight, “We’re going to a restaurant.”


    Salma smiled, “What do you feel like eating, Pattie?”


    “McDonald’s!” Pattie blurted out excitedly, “Grandma, can we have McDonald’s?”


    “Kids love McDonald’s.” Salma replied, “Alright, we’ll go to McDonald’s. But remember, we can’t have


    too much of this fried stuff. It’s not good for our health.”


    “Okay, Grandma. I got it. Pattie giggled, “You’re the best, Grandma.”


    “You little munchkin.” Salma was in high spirits. Seeing Pattie reminded her of Anastasia some twenty


    years ago. Anastasia too used to be a charming little girl, always sweet-talking.


    Looking at Pattie, Salma sighed softly, “I wonder how that child is doing now.” Her thoughts once again


    drifted to her biological granddaughter.


    Pattie asked, “What’s wrong, Grandma?”


    “Nothing, darling. Let’s go get some McDonald’s. My treat today.” Salma said.


    Salma and Pattie made their way out of theplex. There was a McDonald’s in the neighborhood. As


    they stepped out, they immediately bumped into Tavon “Salma.” Tavon greeted, stepping forward to


    support her, “You shouldn’t be walking around with your leg. Where are you headed? I’ll take you.”


    “Pattie wanted McDonald’s, so we were heading there.” Salma’s tone noticeably softened around


    Tavon.


    Tavon nced at Pattie, not particrly interested in her identity, “Well then, I’ll give you both a lift.