HappyNovelChapter 444
Katie didn't hesitate this time. She twisted the cap off the bottle and poured the pills into her hand. They were
too big to mix into food whole, so she ground them into powder.
In the end, Katie agreed to Grannie Anita's terms. She had no choice. Just an hour ago, loan sharks showed up at
her door, cut off her husband's finger, and threatened to go after her daughter if they didn't get their money. The
debt had ballooned from thirty thousand dollars to a million with interest.
Where on earth was she going to find that kind of cash?
Her daughter was terrified and called Katie, begging her to cup with a solution. If her future in-laws found
out about the debt, the wedding would be off.
Grinding the pills into powder, Katie kept telling herself she was doing the right thing. Anastasia, her daughter-in-
law, had cheated, and the baby she was carrying had no place in the Salstrom family.
With that thought, Katie's guilt eased a bit.
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After the pills were ground into powder, Katie headed to the kitchen and started making sweet and sour ribs and
roast chicken with chestnuts. She mixed the powder into the chicken and the bird's nest soup that Anastasia
usually drank.
Grannie Anita had promised thirty thousand upfront, and once the deed was done, she'd get the rest and a
house as well.
Katie's hands shook and her heart raced as she added the powder, but her fear didn't stop her.
In the living room, Anastasia was watching a new product launch from an international jewelry brand. She'd
never given up on jewelry design. Keeping up with current trends and understanding what people liked was vital
to staying relevant in the industry. Just then, Salma, the housekeeper, cback with Pattie. Seeing Anastasia
watching TV, she asked, "Ana, feeling any better?"
"| rested a bit, so yeah, better," Anastasia adjusted her position and smiled, "Mom, could | get sjuice?"
"Sure, I'll get it for you."
As long as Anastasia was okay, Salma felt relieved.
When Salma entered the kitchen to get the juice, she saw Katie working on the roast chicken. "Smells amazing,
Katie. You'll have to teachhow to make this sometime."
Salma's sudden entrance made Katie's heart race with guilt. She forced a smile, "Sure, no problem."
Salma took sfruit from the refrigerator and started making fresh juice for Anastasia.
"I can do that, Salma," Katie offered.
Salma smiled, "It's for my daughter. I'm happy to do it."
After making a glass of juice for Anastasia, Salma went back to the living room while Katie finished preparing the
meal.
Soon, four dishes and a soup were ready, more than enough for Salma and Anastasia.
Katie carried the dishes out, "Dinner's ready, ladies."
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The smell of the food made Anastasia's mouth water. "Katie, your cooking smells divine. | think | could eat two
bowls of rice."
Katie, hiding her guilt, said, "The young master said the young mistress should eat small meals more frequently.
Just half a bowl of rice, and I've also made bird's nest soup. I'll go get it."
"Thanks, Katie," Anastasia said, moving to the table.
Salma sat down as well, "These dishes look and smell incredible. I'm sure they taste just as good."
Hungry, Anastasia said, "Then | won't hold back."
As Anastasia reached for the roast chicken, Katie lingered at the kitchen door, her heart pounding.
The roast chicken had the most pills. Katie knew Salma rarely ate it, and Anastasia loved it. Salma would
definitely let Anastasia have most of it.
Katie watched as Anastasia took a bite, then another. She glanced at Anastasia's belly and couldn't bear to
watch anymore. She retreated into the kitchen, silently praying, "Please, forgive me. Please, forgive me."
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