tiptoed around, not wanting to wake her up. That night, Anastasia had a nasty

ing her up at 7 am sharp. She got up early, whipped up breakfast for her mom, and hit the road be

eeded to stock up goods from the market, but with her

iting. About half an hour later, a flashy red BMW pulled up next to An

Monica, knowing where Anastasia had

olts needed replacing ages ago. Why are you s

needs a wad of cash” She added, “No bigg

ool, a friendship that had been go

s living the good life. Over the years, Anastasia had reli

f your talents to be running a stall at the Night Market. You used to be

re still young, and you’re turning down guys I introduce to you. Are you planning on staying single forever? It’s been years, haven’t you move

es instantly flooded her mind, but they quickly faded into a b

“Monica, I appreciate you looking out

a boyfriend? I heard from your mom that she’s introduced

astasia had to gently cut he

just say? You’re married? You don’t even have a boyfriend. Who did you

n she said, “Yes, I’m married. Not to a random guy, but to a ma

the brakes and pulled over. This was b

e was ready to interrogate her. “Spill the beans, and don’t k

He works for Elysian Technologies. He’s a local, 30 this year,

onica had no choice but to believe her. “Herman?” Monica fe

ciety. They weren’t in the same circle as Herman, who was the CEO of Elysian Te

as familiar but didn’t

’ll introduce him to you

He married my best friend. I h

ave a house? How much is his income? Will he give his salary

f questions, all very prac

income, so I can fend for myself, don’t need him to give me money. As for the wedding, it’s just a ceremony, no n

re hard–pressed in the future. Have you thought about your kids education? How can you not have a house? How much can a car be worth? And you’re even goi