The Bound Between Us

Chapter 10

Herman parked the car at the hospital entrance, waiting as Anastasia helped Salma out. He hopped out of the car too, lending a hand to open the door. As Anastasia climbed in, he shielded her head with his hand to prevent her from bumping it

Salma saw all this, and her face broke into a satisfied smile.

Back in the driver’s seat, Herman said, “Anastasia, it’s one in the afternoon now. Your mom might be hungry. The doctor told us to feed her regularly. How about we grab a bite now?

Herman was really thoughtful, Anastasia hadn’t even thought about this.

“Sounds good, you decide.”

“Alright.”

Herman started the car, and half an hour later, they pulled up at a swanky restaurant.

Anastasia eyed the plush interior and whispered, “Isn’t this place gonna cost an arm and a leg?”

She had just bought a car, and money was tight. Besides, she usually ate at home to save money. When she did eat out, she’d eye the place first. If it looked fancy, she’d chicken out

was also in a prime Riverdale real estate, a chain restaurant, which meant it wouldn’t be cheap.

can eat a bit fancy. You’ve already saved me wedding expenses, so don’t worry about the cost of

Herman had said his piece, so Anastasia

booked. The three of them headed upstairs. Anastasia was oblivious to the fact that

“Order

private room usually came with a couple of waiters, but

room, tugged at Anastasia, and said, “Just order a few dishes. We can’t finish

about the cost and hated to waste money. Even

Mom, I

eat well. But when she saw the prices on the menu, she felt the

Anastasia’s reaction and guessed what she

“How about we go somewhere

a client. We can get half off, and

that like using the company’s money for free? Won’t that

had worked in a company where colleagues had gotten fired for using company money for personal expenses. She was surprised because she hadn’t expected the seemingly competent Herman to do something like this.

reaction. “I was just joking with you, no need to get worked up. So, what do you guys