The Bound Between Us

Chapter 251

That night, Anastasia felt a sense of ease she’d never experienced before. No more pressure, no guilt, just honesty with Herman. She could finally hit the sack and sleep in peace.

The cot was a one-man job, so Anastasia shared it with Pattie on the hospital bed, leaving Herman to the cot. As he watched the mother-daughter duo snoozing away peacefully, Herman couldn’t help but crack a smile. The truth was, he didn’t have infertility issues. The whole charade was just to help Anastasia let go of her emotional baggage. He wouldn’t have believed it in the past, that he’d go to such lengths for someone. Even now, he was surprised at his decision. But he had no regrets. Seeing Anastasia’s relaxed smile, watching her shrug off her burdens and sleep peacefully, he thought it was all worth it.

It was a decision Herman had given a lot of thought to. He wasn’t hell-bent on having kids. Having Anastasia as his wife was enough for him in this life. As for the Salstrom family bloodline, he had left that to Flynn. They had adopted Pattie, and having this daughter was enough.

Herman propped himself up on his arm, took his eyes off Anastasia and her daughter, and shut his eyes to rest.

The next day.

The sun rose, and the red spots on Pattie had disappeared. The false alarm had left Anastasia relieved. The family of three had breakfast in the hospital

room.

asked Anastasia, “Do you think we should let Pattie stay for

said, “Mom, I want to go home.” She didn’t like the hospital. It bored her, and she was scared of shots and pills. Kids, they all had a bit of a phobia of

caressing Pattie’s cheeks. She told Herman, “You go ask the doctor whether we can be discharged. If

at home, having trouble moving about and needed someone to look after her.

the attending physician. Once he confirmed that Pattie’s condition was

to work. There was no need for him to stay home and look after them. An important meeting awaited him

arrived with a stack of gifts.

your foot injury?” Katelyn asked warmly, “I brought you chicken soup, fruits,

quickly remarked, “We’re all family. You really didn’t have to

said, “These are all gifts from others. We have an abundance at home and can’t consume them all. Just enjoy without

the case. All these items were gifts from

box of Lego toys and warmly said, “Pattie,

joyfully exclaimed, “Grandma.”