The Bound Between Us

Chapter 29

Chapter 29

Herman watched as Anastasia disappeared into the hustle and bustle of the Night Market. The crowd was so thick he couldn’t see her at all.

Even though he hadn’t known Anastasia for long. Herman could feel her sincerity.

Nodding in agreement, Herman said, “Duncan, you’re spot on. A good wife can bring prosperity to a family”

Duncan chuckled. “Mate, cherish her. I think you guys are a match made in heaven. Oh, by the way, Anastasia didn’t mention you got married. Here’s a little something from me”

ཡོ ༈ ཋ ཋརྗ ཥཾ རོ

Duncan pulled out a small gift box, inside was a present he had bought for just 20 bucks. Although it was only worth 20 bucks, it was a week’s worth of his meals and his kid’s medical bills.

The gift wasn’t heavy, but the sentiment was.

Herman tried to refuse. “Duncan, you’re too kind. Keep it. We appreciate your gesture, but you need that money for your kid’s treatment.”

“Come on, take it.” Duncan stood up, took a drag from his cigarette, and said, “Anastasia has helped us out before. I can’t afford much, but I insist you take this. Otherwise, it would sit wrong with me.” It was a man’s pride.

felt unusually heavy for such a small

any further. He accepted the gift, lit the cigarette Duncan had offered him, took a puff, and coughed a few times. The

you’re not a regular smoker,

really,” Herman admitted “I guess, I made

they

two cups of latte and two cups of Peruvian frog juice.

could even get close, Herman smelled something foul.

It might look scary, but it’s really tasty. Give it a try! Also, I got

vendors, he always preferred freshly ground coffee and tea.

face twisted in discomfort. “Are you sure this is

give it a try. Trust me, it’s delicious. You’ll love it after

almost spoon–feeding him. Herman held his breath,

Anastasia.

at him with expectation, so it was hard to say

took a tiny sip, his face

laughed. “Isn’t

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