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?”

do anything. But, we are a family, and we need to stick together. I’ll find a way to make

normal for Granny Anita to be upset.

Anastasia said with a slight smile, “That’s

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

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

groggy, rubbed her eyes,

arms, “Let me

awake yet, instinctively reached

softly

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

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 but treat Pattie kindly, wanting to give her the best.

After being reassured, she closed her eyes

a while, Anastasia gently pushed

put Pattie back in her bed, “She’s such a sensible child. She hardly

stroking Pattie’s hand, “I heard that at Penny’s place, Pattie used to sleep in the living room or on the balcony. She didn’t even have a mattress.” Even a dog deserved a cardboard mat

towards her. Herman said, “The renovation of the new house is done. We can move