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.”

just quietly ate her meal. After finishing her meal, she

go and watch some TV in the living room, leave this to me.”

obediently went to watch TV in the living room.

talked it over, if Pattie’s family agrees, we’ll adopt her,” Anastasia answered with a smile. “Herman doesn’t

but the issue is, she’s someone else’s kid. It’s one thing to 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 going to want your own kids someday, have you calculated those costs? This isn’t like keeping a pet where you just provide food. This is a child who needs education. Besides, doesn’t she have parents?

reality and was meant

adopted by them. That couple had their own child and frequently abused

her?” Salma persuaded, “Pattie is a lovely child, and is pitiful, but we need to make decisions based on reality. What will you do when you have your own kids? Have you considered the cost

Anastasia’s happiness. Now Anastasia wanted to adopt a stranger’s

as bad as you’re making them

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.