The Bound Between Us

Chapter 9

Considering the recent ordeal where her mother threatened to take her own life because she was forcing her to go on blind dates, Anastasia was scared

out of her wits.

Upon reaching the hospital, Anastasia found out from the nurse station that her mom was on the third floor Without wasting any time, she dashed upstairs with Herman hot on her heels.

In the ward, her mom, Salma, just woke up. The doctor walked over with the medical report in hand. “Nothing serious, just low blood sugar. She needs to rest and eat on time. It’d be best to carry some candies on you”

Salma couldn’t believe what she was hearing. “I only have low blood sugar?”

A few months ago, she was diagnosed with cancer in this very hospital. After fainting, she thought she was done for.

The doctor confidently reassured her, “You indeed only have low blood sugar. A bit of rest and you can be discharged.”

“But doc, could you double–check to see if I have any other illnesses…”

“Mum,” Anastasia walked over, her eyes red and teary. “Mum, are you okay? Why did you faint all of a sudden? Doc, what’s wrong with my mom?”

family member. The patient just has low blood sugar due to overexertion. As long as she rests and eats on time, it’s

upon hearing this. On

other diseases? Three months ago, I was diagnosed

‘cancer, Anastasia turned pale and looked at the doctor.

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test results, no other diseases were found. If you’re still

let’s do that. Only a thorough check could

doctor said, “Alright then, go make the payment.”

the second test results came out, confirming that Salma only had low

cancer. Upon hearing that she didn’t have cancer, she was stunned for a few seconds

I forced you to go on those blind dates. You even rushed into a marriage. If you aren’t happy in

how about you divorce him now? We can

glanced at Herman

for a week, and her mom was

helplessly reminded her, “Mom, calm down. There

indeed another person in the room. “Ana, who’s this handsome