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?”

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

in a prime Riverdale

once in a while. It’s our first formal meeting, our first date, so we can eat a

said his piece, so Anastasia didn’t protest. She helped Salma

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

Herman said, “Order whatever you

but Herman had them leave, fearing Anastasia

at Anastasia, and said, “Just order a few dishes. We can’t finish

the cost and hated to waste money. Even if her son–in–law was treating them,

“Yeah, Mom, I

But when she saw the prices on the menu, she felt the urge to grab Herman and bolt. This

guessed what she was

we go somewhere else? This place

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

Anastasia whispered in surprise, “Isn’t that like using the company’s money for free? Won’t that cause