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?”

Granny Anita can’t do anything. But, we are a family, and we need to stick together. I’ll find a way to

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

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

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

He covered her up and sat down, watching as Pattie slept peacefully. He couldn’t

rubbed her eyes, looking

arms, “Let me hug you.”

instinctively reached out for

his arms and softly said, “Did Daddy

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

never fight.” Herman reassured her

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

After being reassured, she closed her

while, Anastasia gently pushed the door open and asked quietly,

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

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 balcony. She didn’t even have a mattress.” Even a dog deserved a cardboard mat to lie on. Pattie’s living conditions at Penny’s were

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