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.”

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

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

Monica chuckled. “Now she’s one of my top clients. You know how it goes. Women always want

her head. “No, I asked her about that yesterday.

a sixth sense about these things. She is

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

sudden,” Monica shrugged. “Guys like Herman are one in a million. It’s hard to come

teased, “That’s my fault? For showing you how perfect a man could be and making

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

their best friend’s man.

that logic, I suddenly feel I’m your mother. Isn’t that me taking advantage