The Bound Between Us

Chapter 177

Anastasia held her breath, her nerves kicking into overdrive, heart racing. She stared intently, afraid she would miss something. But as the urine soaked the test strip, it still only showed one line.

Two lines would mean pregnancy. She wasn’t pregnant.

But Anastasia didn’t give up, holding onto a sliver of hope, continuing to watch the pregnancy test, hoping for a miracle, for another line to appear.

One minute, two minutes, five minutes went by. It still only showed one line.

Disappointed, Anastasia tossed the pregnancy test into the trash can, regrouping before stepping out.

“Ana, how’d it go?” Monica, waiting outside, eagerly asked as soon as she saw her

Shaking her head, Anastasia forced a helpless smile. “Nothing.”

Monica seemed a bit disappointed too, quickly saying, “No worries, you guys just got married. Don’t rush, maybe next month.

“Right.”

Even though Anastasia was disappointed, she quickly let it go. Having a baby required certain conditions.

first, then I need to go see my mom,” she said.

you just go to your mom’s? I’ll have my boyfriend pick me up.

“Okay then.”

drove back to Salma’s house, using

living room: her voice came from the bedroom

Anastasia walked into the bedroom to find Salma on the phone, asking. “Were all the kids from the orphanage that year sent away? Where did the girls end up?

the phone

saying,

Salma asked. “Why didn’t you let me know you were coming

joked. “Theard you talking about the orphanage and adopting kids, whats

kids? Cynthia thought I could help by contacting

she’d left Anastasia’s daughter Coincidentally, she

grand-daughter she’d abandoned. She was anxious

know was where the girl

Anastasia responded. “Gianna decided to divorce. She’s not that old, and she’ll

to say Gianna filed for divorce from Joey,” Salma added, “The Edmunds family doesn’t agree, so it won’t be easy for Gianna. Anyway,

with Monica and then came to see you. Here’s some money. Anastasia handed over five hundred dollars from her bag. “Mom, when

can’t move anymore. Now, you should use it on yourself. Buy