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?”

must be a family member. The patient just has low blood sugar due to

On her way here, she had

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

‘cancer, Anastasia turned pale and looked

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test results, no other diseases were found. If you’re still worried, we can do a comprehensive check.”

immediately agreed, “Yes, let’s do that. Only a thorough check could put her

then, go make the

second test results came out, confirming that Salma only had low blood sugar and was cancer–free.

had been a mix–up earlier. Salma had picked up the wrong report and mistakenly thought she had cancer. Upon hearing that she didn’t have cancer, she

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

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

awkwardly glanced at

mom was already suggesting she divorce Herman? Wouldn’t

helplessly reminded her, “Mom, calm down. There is

was indeed another person in