The Bound Between Us

Chapter 333

Herman took a whiff of himself and acknowledged the undeniable scent of medicine. He dared not speak the truth. Instead he said, “Nelson’s been on some herbal remedies recently. Perhaps the scent rubbed off on me. Have you chosen your dress yet?”

Nelson was Herman’s assistant, so it was plausible that he could have picked up the scent from being around him all day. Anastasia didn’t give it much thought. She responded, “Yes, we’ve picked this lavender ombré dress. Pattie and I both love it.”

“Alright then, I’ll have it delivered tomorrow morning.” Herman crouched down and asked Pattie in a gentle voice, “Pattie, have you made your choice?”

Pattie nodded vigorously, “Yes. I want a purple dress too, so I can match Mommy.”

Herman chuckled, “Good, now I know what suit I’ll be wearing tomorrow.” He decided to get a purple suit to match his family.

At this point, Salma spoke up, “I think I’ll stay home tomorrow while you all go.”

Herman arose, “Mom, my mother insisted that you come. Tomorrow is a significant day for the Salstrom family. Anastasia, as the lady of the Salstrom house, it’s important that you attend. How can you not go, Mom?”

Salma looked back and forth from Anastasia to Herman, internally struggling, then finally said, “Alright, I’ll go with you tomorrow. Pattie, you’re sleeping with Grandma tonight, we have to get up early. Go to bed soon.”

was extremely well-behaved, “Okay.”

Pattie back to her room to sleep. Anastasia spoke up, “I’m going to brush my teeth and apply a face mask so my

looked at her fondly, “Alright, you go freshen up. I’ll

a sudden wave of nausea hit her. She couldn’t hold back and

“I felt a bit sick. I think I may have accidentally swallowed some toothpaste. I’m okay.” She decided not to use toothpaste to rinse her

looked anxious, “Are

now.” Anastasia took a deep breath and the discomfort faded away.

much

her face and was about to apply her face mask when the scent of the mask made her nauseous again. She decided to skip

Anastasia found it hard to get out of bed. Salma had already prepared breakfast. By the time Anastasia woke up, Herman had already eaten and left as he had a busy day ahead. He needed to go to the office before picking up Anastasia for the

have to go to school that day, was playing with building blocks on the balcony. As Anastasia sat down with a yawn,

you cooking in the kitchen?

plate of baked beans, smiling, “This is for you. It’s your favorite, baked beans. Try it.”

nauseous and ended up vomiting in the nearby trash can. “Mom, can you take that away? The smell is unbearable.”