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.”

laughed. “When was the last

busier than I am. It’s pretty quiet when I go back.” Monica had bought a

the living room, shared, “I ran into Penny earlier. She was

Anastasia’s heart

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

“You’re

nutritionist to take

This place is too small, especially with the baby coming. There’s just not enough room. Plus,

The caller ID showed a number she didn’t recognize. Anastasia answered,

Mountain Road. We have some news about the child you were.

pounded. “Really? Where is

the orphanages near the area

a bit unusual. A couple has adopted