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?

and she frequently suffered from back pain.

the space in her womb became smaller, it added to

Herman was about to light a second one when Feiman

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

with troubles would seek solace in a cigarette. Feiman was also planning on having a couple of cigarettes to

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

as a mule,” Feiman grumbled, looking dejected.

room. They’d been sleeping separately for several months now. Even when he offered himself up for a good scolding, Katelyn refused to engage. She

and sighed. “Your mom’s treating me like I’m on death row, slowly torturing me with her cold indifference. What does she want, anyway? Anastasia has a daughter, and she’s accepted it. The whole family has. I have an illegitimate son, but suddenly it’s like

glanced at Herman’s reaction and quickly added, “Herman, I didn’t mean

tone was nonchalant. “I’m going back to my room. You should head to bed

steam, but before they could even

but in the end, he just waved

next day, Anastasia, accustomed to sleeping in during her last few months of pregnancy, forgot she was in Salstrom Manor