Chapter 33.

“It's good to learn how to cook, so you could always prepare dishes for your husband when you get married, since home cooked meals are better than takeouts” she says and the words sound too familiar.

My mother always told me that when I was little. Mrs. Dan is my mom.

“Mom, it’s me, Anastasia” I say, scared of her reaction.

“Yea I know it’s you Anastasia, I love how you’ve already regarded me as your mom. We’re gonna have a great time together”.

“I mean you’re her, my mom” I say, trying to make her understand.

The expression on her face goes cold. Her eyes tilt and goes back to normal.

And it’s just the same as when I was little.

“Anastasia, I’m sorry that you miss your mom. But if it makes you feel any better, I’ve embraced you as my child” she winks and the joy in my heart completely drops.

I fake a smile at her and decide not to talk about the topic anymore.

“I’m sorry, you just look and act so much like her, my mother” I smile and she smiles back. Her smile sends warmth to me.

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