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

gave her a glimmer

top-notch, their kid

bundle of contradictions, always wanting the most affirmative answer. Otherwise, all ambiguities remain

baby store where Anastasia wanted to buy a couple of outfits for the baby. But since this was

Seeing the attractive couple shopping together,

asked with a smile, “How far along are you? When’s your due date? I can suggest some suitable clothes based on the season. Newborn skin is very delicate, they

Herman awkwardly and said to the store owner,

mistake, the owner laughed

you help me recommend

Anastasia was chatting with the store owner, Herman wandered over to the newborn clothes

cute little dress. Seeing this, the store owner tried to make a 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

more”

at the outfit and found it indeed very cute. She asked Herman, “What do you think? Should we get this

replied. ‘Ms. Alessia had a boy, we should

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

from. Herman was as serious as if he was picking out clothes for his own child

scene, a smile crept onto Anastasia’s