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.”

was the last time you went

quiet when I go back.” Monica had bought

the living room, shared, “I ran into Penny earlier. She was asking around about her son, and she had

was following you and Pattie?” Anastasia’s heart

son, I guess.

frowned. “You’re

Southridge Estates where Herman used to live. He’s hired a nutritionist to take care of my diet. The doctor said I

agreed, “That makes sense. This place is too small, especially with the baby coming. There’s just not enough room. Plus, having Salma take care of you and pick up Pattie from school is

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

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

Where is my daughter?”

orphanages near the area where her daughter was

Jewell, the situation is a bit unusual. A couple has adopted