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?”

They must 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

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

with a slight smile, “That’s why I appreciate

clear about what she needed to do: win Granny Anita’s acceptance, take care of her health, and prepare for In-Vitro

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

still groggy, rubbed her

arms, “Let me hug

not fully awake yet, instinctively reached out for a

and softly said, “Did Daddy

She was now fully awake, and her eyes were wide open. Having just woken up, Pattie looked bewildered. “Daddy, did you and Mommy have a fight?”

Mommy will never fight.” Herman reassured her with

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

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

gently pushed

her bed, “She’s such a sensible child. She

to sleep in the

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