The Bound Between Us

Chapter 399

Anastasia was never the one to keep secrets. She believed that if she was blessed with the gift of speech, she should use it to express herself, to clear the air. Otherwise, it would be like a lump in the throat, which was uncomfortable for everyone. Same was for having ears. They were meant to listen to others, not to make unfounded assumptions that would only add unnecessary worry.

Herman gently patted Pattie’s back, looking at Anastasia. “What’s up?”

Anastasia weighed her words before speaking, “My mom saw a birthmark on Pattie’s head today.”

“Pattie has a birthmark on her head?” Herman instinctively glanced and sure enough, there it was. “It looks like a heart.”

Anastasia gazed at Herman and continued, “My mom said the child she lost all those years ago has a heart-shaped birthmark on her head.”

Now, Herman understood what Anastasia was getting at. Herman was astonished. “Pattie is your daughter?”

“Possibly.” Anastasia revealed, “I had a DNA test done with Pattie. We’ll have the results by tomorrow morning. If Pattie turns out to be my daughter, then you…”

Before Anastasia could finish, Herman knew what she meant. He picked up where she left off, “You’re worried that I won’t be able to accept Pattie?”

her being my

low voice, “You’re

then he added, “It’ll bring us closer. If Pattie is your daughter, it’s

welled up in her eyes. “Herman, no

nothing we can’t forgive or understand.” Herman’s voice was warm and comforting. “As long as we’re not at a point where we need to part ways, there’s no need to let these little things affect our relationship. It’s not

was speechless. Who else could see things

at the sleeping Pattie, and the man she loved, Anastasia felt there was nothing to worry about anymore. Anastasia handed over the care of Pattie to Herman and went to rest.

The next day.

DNA test results. The results came in at nine

news almost at the same time. Anastasia didn’t have time to pick up the DNA test results at

results from the hospital, Anastasia went to collect them herself. When she got them, she was too afraid to look. She returned to the hospital room and waited for

handed the DNA results of Pattie to

took it.