The Bound Between Us

Chapter 151

Salma simply didn’t want to butt into Anastasia and Herman’s newlywed life.

Anastasia and Herman had just tied the knot, and they were not even a few months in.

Understanding Salma’s thoughts, Anastasia said, “Mom, you see how busy Herman and I are, nobody’s gonna be around to watch over Pattie. With her going to and from school, she needs someone to drop her off and pick her up. We just won’t have the time. Mom, I have to lean on you.”

Hearing this, Salma glanced at Pattie and asked Anastasia, “So you’re saying, Pattie is gonna be living with us?”

Anastasia and Herman were still young; they would eventually have kids of their own. Taking care of someone else’s kid now would definitely put the pressure on them

Anastasia didn’t delve into the topic further with Pattie present. She passed her some food and said, “Eat up, Pattle.”

kid, she’d picked up on Salma’s words and realized she was probably a burden. She didn’t say anything, and just quietly ate her meal. After finishing her meal,

TV in the living room, leave

down the dishes and obediently went to

I have talked it over, if Pattie’s family agrees, we’ll adopt her,”

have her over for a day or two, but if you really want to raise her, have you considered the costs?” Salma advised her, “You and Herman are

was grounded in reality and

quietly watching TV in the living room, Anastasia said, “Pattie’s parents probably aren’t her biological ones. She was likely adopted by them. That couple had their own child

and is pitiful, but we need to

Anastasia’s biological daughter years ago to not interfere with Anastasia’s happiness. Now Anastasia wanted to

“Mom, things aren’t as bad as

husband doesn’t make much each month, he’s working himself to the bone, and coming home late. We’re living in Riverdale. Life’s expensive here. Once you’re pregnant, you can’t work and all the pressure will fall onto your husband.” Salma gently tapped Anastasia’s forehead. “You silly girl, always too soft hearted. You have to listen to me on