The Bound Between Us

Chapter 72

Anastasia turned around when she heard a sound, greeting Lauren in the car across from her in a friendly manner, “Drive safe, I’m heading off first”

Lauren also popped her head out of the window to wave at Anastasia, but due to the angle, she could only see the side of Herman’s face.

“See you tomorrow” Lauren said as she drove off

“Let’s hit the road too,” Anastasia said to Herman.

Herman opened the car door, carefully shielding Anastasia’s head to prevent her from bumping into anything. Once Anastasia had settled in the car, he returned to the drivers seat.

Herman asked, “What’s on your mind for dinner tonight?”

“I need to swing by the hospital first, Anastasia replied, “One of my colleagues had a baby today, she asked me to be the godmother. I gotta get some gifts for the baby and pay her a visit.”

She briefly explained her plan to visit Alessia in the hospital, then mused, “Fresh out of the oven babies are so tiny. Their little hands and feet are just so darn cute.”

Seeing Anastasias love for babies, a subtle smile appeared on Herman’s face, “When we have a kid, they’ll definitely be the cutest little thing on the planet.”

Anastasia felt a bit awkward, not knowing how to respond.

didn’t mean it that way.

words gave her a

their kid would definitely be

bundle of contradictions, always wanting the

where Anastasia wanted to buy a couple of outfits for the baby. But since this was her first time buying newborn clothes, she wasn’t quite sure about the

for recommendations. Seeing the attractive couple shopping together, the owner mistakenly thought that Anastasia was

“How far along are you? When’s your due date? I can suggest some suitable clothes

said to the store owner,

laughed and asked, “Boy

you help

store owner, Herman wandered over to the newborn clothes section and touched a piece of clothing.

sale, “Kids’ clothes aren’t gender-specific now, pink looks great too. This outfit comes in several sizes. How about getting one? It’s made of pure cotton and it’s not expensive, $25 a piece, and there’s a discount if

more”

it indeed very cute. She asked Herman, “What

a boy, we should probably stick with

a blue version of this one, the store owner quickly added.

Herman was as serious as if he was picking out clothes for his

scene, a smile crept onto Anastasia’s