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.”

observed. “Ana, it seems your struggles have finally paid off. 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 a vegetable. What’s the difference between his state and being dead? She’s living life to the fullest

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

all premium imports,” Monica chuckled. “Now she’s one of my top clients. You know how it goes. Women always want to look their best when they’re in love. I bet

“No, I asked her about that yesterday. She said she’s not interested

her finger. “She’s definitely not telling the truth. I’ve got a sixth sense about these things. She is surely smitten with

a faint smile. “But what about you? After your

seem so boring all of a sudden,” Monica shrugged. “Guys like Herman are one in

you how perfect a man could be and making you lose faith

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 in his thirties, but he talks like an

fancy their best

father. Anastasia laughed, “With that logic, I suddenly feel I’m your mother. Isn’t that me taking advantage of you, right?”