The Bound Between Us

Chapter 247

Chapter 247

The moment she sent the message, Herman replied right away: [I’ll be home for dinner.]

Anastasia was overjoyed when she saw this. As a woman, what she wanted was pretty simple, a little care and attention from her man.

The thought of Herman coming home for dinner was all Anastasia needed to start preparing a rib stew.

As Anastasia bustled around the kitchen, Pattie and Salma played in the room, their laughter ringing out every now and then. Everything was so cozy and homey. Anastasia started to prepare two more side dishes. Just as she finished chopping the vegetables, Alessia called her.

Anastasia asked, “What’s up, Alessia?”

“Anastasia, that tip you gave me last time really did the trick. My mother-in-law is now keeping her big mouth shut.” Alessia sounded so cheerful, she could tell from her tone, “I’ve been buying her clothes, only the most expensive ones, and even giving her a massage. Next thing I know, I’m the talk of the town; everyone’s praising me for being a great daughter-in-law. You should’ve seen the sour look on my mother-in-law’s face. I felt so satisfied.” Alessia said.

Seeing Alessia in such high spirits, Anastasia chuckled, “Well, this is just a temporary fix, Alessia. You don’t want to ice her out completely, or the resentment between you two will only grow.”

“I get it.” Alessia said, “I’ve got to go back to work tomorrow.”

Anastasia was taken aback, “So soon?”

‘The company’s promoting me; I can’t let this golden chance slip by.” Alessia laughed over the phone, “Honestly, I’m so pumped right now. I’ve been waiting for this promotion for so many years. Now I’ve got my career and my kid, I feel like I can take on the world.”

Anastasia was happy for Alessia and said, “Congratulations, Alessia! You’re excelling at both work and home.”

“I owe it all to you.” Alessia said, “Ever since you joined the company, my son was born early, my mother-in-law has been behaving, and I got a promotion. You’re my lucky charm.”

Anastasia laughed, “I didn’t do anything.”

Alessia insisted, “You’re my lucky charm, Anastasia. When are you coming back to work?”

“I might have to wait a bit.” Anastasia said, “My mom hurt her leg. The kids at home also need me.”

Alessia was confused, “Kids?”

tell you another

I’m throwing a promotion party this Friday night.

I’ll be there.”

were almost done. She

arrived home at seven in the evening. Hearing the door open, Pattie excitedly rushed over to greet him, “Dad, mom bought me lots

and the aroma of home-cooked food wafting from the kitchen. It was such a simple yet heartwarming

on the table, changed his shoes by the door, and affectionately ruffled

did.” Pattie’s smile resembled a crescent moon

made Herman pensive. Pattie’s smile was so much like Anastasia’s. When they smiled, they both displayed those beautiful dimples. Anastasia emerged from the kitchen with the rib stew and said with

the kitchen, “Mom, dinner’s

call in the another room

help with the dishes. Anastasia saw him serving the dishes and prepared two plates of dip.

the family of four sat down for dinner, Pattie

placing them on their plates, and served herself a piece of potato.

appeared on her plate, placed there by Herman, He

felt a warm sensation in her heart.

and son-in-law

too.” Pattie said, eyeing

it into the coriander sauce, and cautioned, “This sauce is a bit spicy, so be careful.”

and coriander, indeed had a

liked it, Anastasia dipped a few more

said, “Don’t just take care of the child, you need

“Mmm.” She served herself a piece of

a wonderful

dinner, Herman stood up to clear the table. Salma, who had difficulty walking, sat on the sofa and watched TV, while Anastasia took Pattie to wash up

noticed that Pattie was

her arms and neck,

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