The Bound Between Us

Chapter 194

Herman and Pattie were often seen together and are frequently mistaken for father and daughter because they had similar smiles.

Herman chuckled. “Pattie’s been eating well at school. She’s got a bit of fat on her cheeks now, and she looks so adorable when she smiles. She’s gonna be a real looker when she grows up.”

Anastasia, propped up on one elbow, watched the video with anticipation and said, “Such a sweet and adorable girl. Herman, we should have a daughter too someday.”

“…Okay.” Seeing the joy in Anastasia’s face, Herman felt a pang of sadness. He could foresee the disappointment that was to come. Anastasia regretfully said, “Leo won’t let us adopt Pattie. Otherwise, she could live with us. I really love that kid.”

But for now, Anastasia was relatively satisfied. At least Pattie was going to school, and Penny couldn’t treat her as badly as before. “Do you need a break?” Herman gently brushed some stray hairs from her forehead and said, “Take some medicine, rest for a bit. It’ll help you recover.”

Anastasia indeed felt a little worn out. “I’ll have a rest.”

She handed him back his phone, took the medicine and laid down beside him. Her arms wrapped around his waist. Perhaps due to the medication, Anastasia quickly fell asleep.

stayed in the same position, gently patting Anastasia’s shoulder. Her waking up was the best thing

to do but sleep. When she woke up, Herman wasn’t in the room,

Salma asked with a smile, “Did I

Anastasia asked, “Where’s Herman?”

in the hospital for a month, and he hasn’t been to work at all. He must have

her soup, Anastasia remembered a dream she had, a dream that was both real and unreal. She looked at Salma and said, “Mom, when I was

then laughed. “Ana, do you want to have a child with Herman? That’s great. -Just wait-till-you’ve fully recovered and discharged

to mention that Anastasia might be infertile.

maybe.” Anastasia wondered if her dream was because she wanted a child with Herman. Her memory of the dream was fading. What she couldn’t forget was the baby’s cry and the unbearable pain in her heart. She couldn’t distinguish between the dream and reality. She was just grateful to be alive.

came to visit Anastasia with some nutritional supplements,

up and said, “Gianna, Cynthia,

sit up. You need to rest.”

“Anastasia, are you