The Bound Between Us

Chapter 237

Before Herman made the announcement, not even Salma knew about him and Anastasia adopting Pattie.

When Herman said this, everyone displayed various expressions, and their gaze all converged on Pattie.

Katelyn was fond of the kid, but adopting Pattie and changing her last name was a big deal. She was taken aback by the news.

This was Feiman’s first time seeing Pattie. He hadn’t paid much attention to the kid until Herman brought it up, then he took a good look at Pattie. The kid was skinny, with bright eyes and delicate features.

Salma was the first to pipe up, “Ana, is this for real?”

She had been against adopting Pattie, and now it happened behind her back. Considering Anastasia’s personal situation, Salma felt a knot in her stomach about her daughter’s future.

If Herman found out Anastasia had a child before and couldn’t accept it, the family would fall apart. Anastasia would be left raising a kid alone. Even if it wasn’t her biological one, they would be back to square one.

In the past, she gave up her grandchild for the sake of Anastasia’s happiness. Now Anastasia adopted a child, wasn’t it all for nothing?

Flynn and Monica didn’t dare to speak

at Katelyn and Feiman’s faces, then at her mother. “It’s true. All the paperwork is done.”

could Salma say? She took

don’t have a kid, so it’s perfect for me and Anastasia to adopt this child. From now on,

table. Herman shot him a stern look. Katelyn, afraid of a father-son quarrel, subtly tugged at Feiman’s sleeve, indicating he

was startled by Feiman’s outburst and instinctively nestled into Anastasia’s arms. Anastasia was puzzled by Feiman’s

said soothingly, “Let’s eat, let’s

let me pour you a drink. Come on, let’s eat. This

Herman were out of line, she couldn’t say anything

his wine glass and said firmly, “It’s all done. This matter is

silent, held back by Katelyn, and didn’t say anything more.

rest of the dinner went smoothly, except that Feiman didn’t speak at all. After dinner, Feiman gave Anastasia a pearl necklace as a gift and then left. Anastasia quickly signaled Herman to

kid’s room. Salma also told Anastasja, “Anastasia, you should have discussed such an important matter with us beforehand. Although your husband has no parents, his aunts and uncles are