The Bound Between Us

Chapter 419

The tender movements of their unborn child brought a sense of anticipation and excitement to both Herman and Anastasia.

Herman had already prepared a room for the baby. It was filled with the best and most expensive toys, clothes, and a crib.

Anastasia’s radiance during pregnancy was unmissable. Her skin was glowing. She seemed more gentle and graceful, and her feminine charm was more profound.

After Anastasia had fallen asleep, Herman quietly went out to the living room for a smoke. He was particularly worried about these final two months. The closer they got to the end, the more crucial it was to remain vigilant.

Originally, the plan was to let the baby stay in Anastasia’s womb for seven months, but Anastasia wanted to try for eight months before having a C-section. Every additional day the baby spent in the womb, the better their immunity would be, and the better their overall development would be.

Herman understood Anastasia’s decision. What mother wouldn’t want to give their child the best possible start?

had gained about fifteen pounds, and she frequently suffered from back pain. She thought she could keep this secret from Herman,, but he knew

in her womb became smaller, it added to

cigarette, Herman was about to light a second one when Feiman appeared,

keeping you up, Herman?” Feiman asked casually. “You’re about to be a father. There’s no need to

in a cigarette. Feiman was also planning on having a couple of cigarettes to help unwind.

about some business matters,” Herman replied. “Mom hasn’t

stubborn as a

They’d been sleeping separately for several months now. Even when he offered himself up for a good scolding, Katelyn refused to engage. She treated him like he was invisible. He had lost his temper and raised his voice earlier, but she

anyway? Anastasia has a daughter, and she’s accepted it. The whole family has. I have an illegitimate

and quickly added, “Herman,

nonchalant. “I’m going back to my room. You should

a heart-to-heart chat, and blow off some steam, but before they could even

just waved his hand, signaling Herman

of pregnancy, forgot she was in Salstrom Manor and didn’t wake up until almost