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?

from back pain.

the baby grew bigger and the space in her womb became smaller,

a second one when Feiman appeared, looking disheveled in his

up, Herman?” Feiman asked casually. “You’re about to

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

replied. “Mom hasn’t let you back into the

a mule,” Feiman grumbled, looking dejected.

months now. Even when he offered himself up for a good scolding, Katelyn refused to engage. She treated him like he was invisible. He

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 I’ve committed a cardinal

added, “Herman,

his feet. His tone was nonchalant. “I’m going back to my

before they could even get

something, but in the end, he just waved his hand, signaling Herman to

during her last few months of pregnancy, forgot she was in Salstrom Manor and didn’t wake up until almost ten.