The Bound Between Us

Chapter 239

Chapter 239

Herman didn’t fully understand. The nicer he was to Anastasia, the heavier her mood seemed to get. His kisses were always so gentle, like the soft brush of spring breeze.

Her hand moved towards his belt….

“Anastasia.” Herman caught her hand, stopping her immediately. “Your wound at your waist… it’s not healed yet.”

“I want it.” Anastasia pushed him down onto the bed, straddling him. “I know what I’m doing.”

With that, she bent down and initiated a kiss. Anastasia had never been this forward before. Her hand slipped under his shirt.

That night, fearing he might hurt her, he was even gentler than usual.

Afterwards, Anastasia lingered, her fingertip lightly tracing his face, outlining his features in the dim light. He held her, sensing her unusual mood, and said, “Go to sleep.”

that Anastasia wasn’t ready to come clean with him. She had something on her mind, and it must have something to do with that thing. He had noticed something off about Monica

eyes to sleep. Perhaps she was too

sleep. He propped his arm under her head as a pillow, gazing tenderly at

The next day.

up too. She wanted to help in the kitchen, but Anastasia shooed her out, telling her to

on Pattie in her room. Pattie was still sleeping, looking so pitiful it tugged at people’s

freshening up. When he came out, dressed, Anastasia had finished making breakfast. “You have to go to work,

have the heart to wake Pattie up, hoping to let her

have to worry about Anastasia having too much free time to overthink things.

some new clothes,” Herman suggested. “I’ve asked the school for a week’s leave for her. She can rest at home for a few days before going

she smiled and said, “Okay,

came out of Pattie’s room, and Anastasia said, “Mom, breakfast is

is sleeping so soundly,” Salma chuckled,

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