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?

pounds, and she frequently suffered from back pain. She thought she could keep this secret from Herman,, but

and the space in her womb became

to light a second one when Feiman appeared,

asked casually. “You’re about to be a father. There’s no

seek solace in a cigarette. Feiman was also planning on having a

replied. “Mom hasn’t let you back into

mom is as stubborn as a mule,” Feiman grumbled,

still wouldn’t let him sleep in their 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 treated him like he was invisible. He had lost

a cigarette 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

glanced at Herman’s reaction and quickly added, “Herman, I didn’t mean to speak ill of Anastasia.”

rose to his feet. His tone was nonchalant. “I’m going back to my room. You should

some steam, but before they could even get started, he had managed to upset his eldest son.

the end, he just waved his hand, signaling Herman

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