The Bound Between Us

Chapter 353

Harmony Meadows.

Herman and Anastasia returned home to find Salma still waiting in the living room, while Pattie had already dozed off.

Upon seeing them, Salma immediately asked, “Herman, Ana, what happened?”

Anastasia replied, “Mom, everything’s fine. It’s late, why aren’t you asleep?”

“You all disappeared and left the dinner party early. How could I sleep?” Salma responded.

Anastasia gave Herman a look, signaling him to go to their room while she talked with Salma. Understanding the cue, Herman chose to give them some space and headed to Pattie’s room.

Once in the spare bedroom, Salma lowered her voice and asked, “Ana, tell me honestly, what happened?”

“I’m infertile and the Salstroms found out about my premarital pregnancy. Granny Anita is upset, but everything is fine now.” Anastasia explained briefly, The truth can’t be hidden forever. It’s better that they know now.”

“And how did the Herman’s parents react?” Salma asked, sounding worried, “What did they say?”

respect Herman’s views.” Anastasia said, “Now that Herman is on my side, Granny Anita can’t do anything. But, we are a family, and we need to stick together. I’ll find a way

ways; it’s normal for Granny Anita to be upset. Anyone would be in her shoes.” Salma reasoned, showing understanding.

nature.” Anastasia said with a slight smile, “That’s why I appreciate this hard-won marriage even

she needed to do: win Granny Anita’s acceptance, take care

entered. He covered her up and sat down,

her eyes,

“Let

fully awake yet, instinctively reached out

her in his arms and softly said, “Did Daddy wake you

fully awake, and her eyes were wide open. Having just woken up, Pattie looked bewildered. “Daddy, did you and Mommy have a fight?” Pattie asked. She was trying to understand the situation with her

will never fight.” Herman reassured her with

“Daddy” gave Herman a sense of warmth. He couldn’t help but treat Pattie kindly, wanting to give

was still sleepy. After being reassured, she closed her

to disturb her. After a while, Anastasia gently pushed the door open and asked quietly, “Is Pattie asleep?”

“She’s such a sensible

throw tantrums.” Anastasia sat down, gently stroking Pattie’s hand, “I heard that at Penny’s place, Pattie used to sleep in the living room or on the

is done. We can move in anytime. I’m just worried that Pattie, who just got used to