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.”

By the way, Gianna came to my beauty salon a few days ago. She was very generous, probably to support my business because of you. She deposited $500,000 here. Her husband is practically

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

top clients. You know how it goes. Women always want to look their best when they’re in love. I bet she’s got someone special.”

about that yesterday. She said she’s not interested in

telling the truth. I’ve got a

personal matter. If she doesn’t want to talk about it, I won’t pry” Anastasia replied with a faint smile. “But what about you? After your last breakup, I haven’t seen you with anyone new. Normally,

“Guys like Herman are one

showing you how perfect a man could

not interested 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 my dad. Always so careful. He’s only

friends never fancy their best friend’s

her stern father. Anastasia laughed, “With that logic, I suddenly feel I’m your mother. Isn’t that me