The Bound Between Us

Chapter 156

After Pattie was taken away, Anastasia felt a gaping hole in her heart.

Salma comforted her. “That kid was never really ours. Don’t sweat over it too much. I’ve observed Pattie’s dad. He does care a lot for her.”

“I’m just worried that Penny might hurt Pattie,” Anastasia said. “Pattie’s already that big and hasn’t started school yet. That’s a problem.”

“Ana, you love kids so much, why don’t you and your husband pop out one of your own? I can help take care of the baby. You guys aren’t getting any younger, it’s about time you had a kid.”

Salma’s words reminded Anastasia of the previous night. Herman had also mentioned wanting a child. Just then, the study door opened, Anastasia looked up and locked eyes with Herman.

She felt a knot in her stomach, as a sense of nervousness washed over her.

Salma chuckled. “Herman, why don’t you take Ana out for a bit after you’re done with your work? I need to run some errands.” It was clear that she was making up an excuse to give them some alone time.

Herman offered. “I’ll give you a lift.”

“No need, I can just grab a cab. Salma said, slipping into her shoes and heading out

Salma was gone, leaving her alone with Herman. The

have anything in particular, Herman said, sitting next to Anastasia and wrapping an arm around her waist as he usually did.

thing with Pattie had left her

agree to us

cheek, his tone seductive. That familiar feeling

broad daylight, Herman. Don’t you ever

then her earlobe, he said, “I don’t

serious, Anastasia

then, Herman said, picking her up and

the day, they didn’t go out. They just enjoyed each other’s company at home like lovebirds. In fact, they were in their

to catch her breath, Herman was at it again.

ever get tired? You’re

mine, every inch of your skin marked

came rushing over to teach Anastasia how to keep her husband in check, to rein in Herman. After ringing the doorbell for what felt like forever with no one answering, Katelyn, who had a key,

woman, blushed at the noises. Young people these days sure had stamina. She was shocked that they were going at

the house and called her maid, “Prepare a pot of

pregnancy. Katelyn went out to