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?”

blood sugar due

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

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

the word ‘cancer, Anastasia turned pale and looked at the

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doctor said, “According to the test results, no other diseases were found. If you’re still worried, we can do a

a thorough check could put

then, go make the

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

had picked up the wrong report and mistakenly thought she had cancer. Upon hearing that she didn’t have cancer, she was stunned for a few seconds before breaking down in tears

those blind dates. You even rushed into

divorce him now? We can take our time to find someone you

glanced at

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

down. There

there was indeed another person in the room. “Ana, who’s