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.”

have something to do with

Perhaps

as a pillow, gazing tenderly at her sleeping

The next day.

for everyone. Salma, also an early riser, heard the noise and got up too. She wanted to help in the kitchen, but Anastasia shooed her out, telling her to

room. Pattie was still sleeping, looking so pitiful it tugged at people’s heartstrings. The bruises from the beating she had taken

up. When he came out, dressed, Anastasia had finished making breakfast. “You have to go to work, so eat first. Pattie and I

didn’t have the heart to wake Pattie up, hoping to let her

worry

Pattie wakes up, you can take her shopping for some new clothes,” Herman suggested. “I’ve asked the school for a week’s leave for her. She can rest at home

the same thing, so she smiled and said, “Okay, it’s time

room, and

sleeping so soundly,” Salma chuckled,

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