The Bound Between Us

Chapter 421

Monica retorted, “Come on, even if she doesn’t like you, you’re carrying Herman’s baby. Don’t the older folks always value family lineage? No matter how dissatisfied she might be with you, she wouldn’t harm her own great-grandchild, would she?”

Anastasia thought for a moment, then agreed, “Maybe I’m overthinking.”

“You’ve been overthinking a lot during this pregnancy,” Monica quipped, eyeing Anastasia’s growing belly with curiosity. “Ana, what’s it like to be pregnant? Can I touch?”

Laughing, Anastasia answered, “Sure, go ahead.”

Monica cautiously placed her hand on the bump, as if afraid to hurt the baby inside.

Anastasia laughed again, “You don’t have to be that careful. Pregnancy is indeed tiring, but seeing your belly growing and knowing that your little one is healthy inside makes everything worthwhile.”

my beauty salon a few days ago. She was very generous, probably to support my

attended the grand opening of her coffee shop yesterday. She looked radiant and absolutely youthful. I couldn’t believe she’s in

my top clients. You know how it goes. Women always want to

asked her about that yesterday. She said she’s not interested

not telling the truth. I’ve got a sixth sense about these things. She

faint smile. “But what about you? After your last breakup, I haven’t seen you with anyone new. Normally, you’d be onto the

seem so boring all of a sudden,” Monica shrugged. “Guys like Herman are one in a million. It’s hard to come by someone

“That’s my fault? For showing you how perfect a man could be and making you lose faith in others?”

in your man,” Monica laughed. “Herman’s not my type. He’s too serious, too cold. And whenever I talk to him, I feel like I’m talking to

friends never fancy their best friend’s man.

laughed, “With that logic, I suddenly feel I’m your mother. Isn’t that