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?”

views.” Anastasia said, “Now that Herman is on my side, Granny Anita can’t do anything. But, we are a family,

set in their ways; it’s normal for Granny Anita to be upset. Anyone would be in her

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

Granny Anita’s acceptance, take

and sat down, watching as Pattie slept peacefully. He couldn’t help but smile at her cuteness. Suddenly, Pattie

still groggy, rubbed her

arms, “Let

not fully awake yet, instinctively reached out for a hug.

and softly

up, Pattie looked bewildered. “Daddy, did you and Mommy have a

and Mommy will never fight.” Herman reassured her

though Pattie wasn’t his biological daughter, calling himself “Daddy” gave Herman a sense of warmth. He couldn’t help

closed her eyes and fell asleep again in Herman’s arms.

want to disturb her. After a while, Anastasia gently pushed

put Pattie back in her bed, “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

and Anastasia were even more compassionate towards her. Herman said, “The renovation of the new house is done. We can move in