The Bound Between Us

Chapter 10

Herman parked the car at the hospital entrance, waiting as Anastasia helped Salma out. He hopped out of the car too, lending a hand to open the door. As Anastasia climbed in, he shielded her head with his hand to prevent her from bumping it

Salma saw all this, and her face broke into a satisfied smile.

Back in the driver’s seat, Herman said, “Anastasia, it’s one in the afternoon now. Your mom might be hungry. The doctor told us to feed her regularly. How about we grab a bite now?

Herman was really thoughtful, Anastasia hadn’t even thought about this.

“Sounds good, you decide.”

“Alright.”

Herman started the car, and half an hour later, they pulled up at a swanky restaurant.

Anastasia eyed the plush interior and whispered, “Isn’t this place gonna cost an arm and a leg?”

and money was tight. Besides, she usually ate at home to save money. When she did eat out, she’d eye the

also in a prime Riverdale real estate, a chain restaurant, which meant it wouldn’t

once in a while. It’s our first formal meeting, our first date, so we can eat a bit fancy. You’ve already saved me

and Herman had said his piece, so Anastasia didn’t protest. She helped Salma inside.

private room booked. The three of them headed upstairs. Anastasia was oblivious to the fact that this restaurant was owned

said, “Order whatever

room usually came with a couple of waiters, but Herman had them

around the posh room, tugged at Anastasia, and said, “Just order a few dishes. We can’t finish too much.”

cost and hated to waste money. Even if her son–in–law

“Yeah, Mom, I know.”

Salma to eat well. But when she saw the prices on

guessed what she

quickly said, “How about we go somewhere else? This place is too

gift from a client. We can get half off, and the restaurant will give us an invoice for the company

money for free? Won’t that