The Bound Between Us

Chapter 9

Considering the recent ordeal where her mother threatened to take her own life because she was forcing her to go on blind dates, Anastasia was scared

out of her wits.

Upon reaching the hospital, Anastasia found out from the nurse station that her mom was on the third floor Without wasting any time, she dashed upstairs with Herman hot on her heels.

In the ward, her mom, Salma, just woke up. The doctor walked over with the medical report in hand. “Nothing serious, just low blood sugar. She needs to rest and eat on time. It’d be best to carry some candies on you”

Salma couldn’t believe what she was hearing. “I only have low blood sugar?”

A few months ago, she was diagnosed with cancer in this very hospital. After fainting, she thought she was done for.

The doctor confidently reassured her, “You indeed only have low blood sugar. A bit of rest and you can be discharged.”

“But doc, could you double–check to see if I have any other illnesses…”

“Mum,” Anastasia walked over, her eyes red and teary. “Mum, are you okay? Why did you faint all of a sudden? Doc, what’s wrong with my mom?”

The doctor replied, “You must be a family member. The patient just has low blood sugar due to overexertion. As long as she rests and eats on time, it’s nothing serious.”

hearing this. On her way here,

diseases? Three months ago, I was diagnosed

‘cancer, Anastasia turned pale and looked at

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to the test results, no other diseases were found. If you’re still worried, we can do a

let’s do that. Only a thorough check could put her mind at

said, “Alright then,

the second test results came out, confirming that

cancer. Upon hearing

was dying, so I forced you to go on those blind dates. You even rushed into a marriage. If you aren’t happy in the

sobbed and said, “Ana, how about you divorce him now? We

awkwardly glanced at Herman standing nearby.

and her mom was already suggesting she

“Mom, calm down. There is someone

then noticed that there was indeed another person in the room.

and introduced him,

crying, and her

greeted her warmly.