The Bound Between Us

Chapter 375

Salma returned from the grocery store, arms full of fresh produce, to find Monica and Anastasia deep in conversation.

Anastasia got up to help. “Nah, don’t worry about it.” Salma waved her off with a chuckle. “I’ve got it, sweetie. You just relax. Monica, are you joining us for lunch? I’m making meatballs.”

Monica grinned. “Absolutely, Salma. Your cooking is irresistible. I can never say no.”

Beaming at the compliment, Salma said, “Well then, you should come more often. I’ve got plenty of time on my hands, and I love

cooking.”

Salma didn’t have the heart to return to her job at the hotel when Anastasia was pregnant.

Anastasia settled back on the couch, giggling. “Mom loves it when people compliment her cooking.”

Monica laughed. “Salma, your cooking is far better than my mom’s. I dare not eat her cooking, it’s a disaster. Poor dad, he’s been eating her food for over twenty years.”

the last time

than I am. It’s pretty quiet when I go back.” Monica had bought a two-bedroom apartment in

shared, “I ran into Penny earlier. She was asking

you and Pattie?” Anastasia’s heart skipped a beat.

Penny just misses her son, I guess. We’re moving out this

frowned. “You’re moving?”

He’s hired a nutritionist to take care of my diet. The doctor said I need

the baby coming. There’s just not enough room. Plus, having Salma take care of you and pick up Pattie from school

phone rang, interrupting their conversation. The caller ID showed a number she didn’t recognize. Anastasia answered, “Hello?”

of the orphanage on Southern Mountain Road. We have some news about the

pounded. “Really? Where is

all the orphanages near the area where her daughter was last seen, leaving her contact information in case anyone had any leads.

the phone said, “Ms. Jewell, the situation is a bit unusual. A couple has adopted