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?”

sugar due to overexertion. As long as she rests

breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. On her way here, she had feared for the

confused, “Doctor, don’t I have any other diseases? Three months ago, I

pale

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

let’s do that. Only a thorough check could

doctor said, “Alright then, go

results came out, confirming that Salma only had

she had cancer. Upon hearing that she didn’t have cancer, she

you to go on those blind dates. You even rushed into a marriage.

“Ana, how about you divorce him now? We can take our time to find someone you like, someone

at

had only been married for a week, and her mom was already suggesting she

“Mom, calm down. There is someone

person in the room. “Ana, who’s