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?”

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

was this place fancy, but it was also in a prime Riverdale real estate, a chain restaurant, which meant it wouldn’t be

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 wedding expenses, so don’t worry about

had said his piece, so Anastasia

was oblivious to the fact that this restaurant was

seated, Herman said, “Order whatever you like.”

but Herman had them leave, fearing

tugged at Anastasia, and said, “Just order a few

worried about the cost and hated to waste money. Even if her son–in–law was

nodded, “Yeah, Mom, I

the prices on the menu, she felt the urge to grab

reaction and guessed what she was thinking. “Let me order.”

about we go somewhere else? This place is too

from a client. We can get half off, and

in surprise, “Isn’t that like using the company’s money for