Liana had just managed to calm Pattie before opening the door for Salma.


    Salma asked, "Ms. Liana, is Pattie alright now?"


    "She''s quiet now," Liana replied. "Auntie, Pattie''s just a kid, and a special one at that. She needs some extra attention."


    Understandingly, Salma said, "Thank you, Ms. Liana. I''ll go check on Pattie."


    Liana simply nodded, "Okay."


    Salma entered to find Pattie sitting quietly, her expression pulling at Salma''s heart. She sat beside Pattie and said, "Pattie, grandma knows you''re upset. My poor Pattie,e here for a hug."


    Obediently, Pattie leaned into Salma''s arms, signaling through gestures: I like grandma more now, not granny.


    How deeply hurt must this child be to feel this way?


    With a loving touch, Salma stroked Pattie''s hair and reassured her, "Granny is just worried about your little siblings. They''re still so young. Try not to say things like that, okay? When she''s around, keep a bit of distance from your siblings so there''s no trouble." Salma wasn''t sure what else to do, hoping only to keep Pattie at ease.


    Pattie seemed withdrawn and unhappy.


    Afterforting Pattie for a while, Salma left as it was time for Liana to start Pattie''s lessons.


    With Pattie calmed down and the twins, Nan and Emmie, no longer crying, the nannies could finally rx. This gave Katelyn a chance to check on Pattie.


    Salma, worried Katelyn might upset Pattie again, smiled and said, "Dear, Pattie''s still young and doesn''t know better. Try not to be too hard on her."


    "Pattie''s been acting outtely, not like she used to," Katelyn said, a bit annoyed. "I''ve told her so many times not to pick up the twins. She sneaked in when we weren''t looking. What if something happened?"


    "Yes, yes, I''ve already scolded Pattie. She won''t do it again," Salma said, trying to soothe her. "Dear, I''ve made some tea. Let''s head downstairs and take a breather."


    Salma chose not to tell Anastasia about these household issues, so Anastasia remained unaware.


    After being scolded by Katelyn, Pattie kept her distance from the younger siblings.


    The next day, Anastasia was eager to leave the maternity center and head home. She woke up early, freshened up, dressed in new clothes, and tied her hair up, looking youthful and not at all like she''d just given birth. Anastasia had done postnatal exercises at the center, regaining her pre-pregnancy figure and even improving her skin, glowing with charm.


    Herman watched her from the couch, his eyes following her every move.


    Amused, Anastasia said, "Herman, really? Watching me all day, aren''t you tired of it? Your eyes are practically glued to me."


    "I never get tired of it," Herman grinned. "Walking out with you looking like this, people might think you''re my daughter, so young and beautiful." Anastasiaughed, "Then they''d think I''m just after your money, because why else would someone young and pretty be with you?"


    "A wife is a man''s pride. You standing by my side doubles my worth."


    "How sweet you are," Anastasia teased, moving closer to him.


    Suddenly, Herman leaned in for a quick, tender kiss.


    With a smirk, Herman said, "You can''t tell just by looking. You have to taste."


    Anastasia, charmed, pinched Herman''s cheek, "You''ve gotten quite bold."


    Only Anastasia dared to tease Herman like this.


    He pulled her onto hisp, joking, "Eating those postnatal meals with you has indeed fattened me up."


    Anastasiaughed, "Yeah, bigger and thicker."


    "A man''s prosperity is a sign of happiness," Herman said, admiring her figure. "The bit of weight you''ve gained is just right, feels great."


    Anastasia had always been slender, but now she was perfectly proportioned, with curves in all the right ces.


    As Hermanmented on her waist, his eyes wandered.


    Anastasia covered her chest, "Behave, let''s pack up and head home. I can''t wait to see the kids."