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

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

while. It’s our first formal meeting, our first date, so we can eat a bit fancy. You’ve already saved me wedding expenses, so don’t worry about the cost of this meal.”

there, and Herman had said his piece,

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

“Order whatever you like.”

came with a couple of waiters, but Herman had

at Anastasia, and said, “Just order

about the cost and hated to waste money. Even if

nodded, “Yeah, Mom, I know.”

Salma to eat well. But when she saw the prices on the menu, she felt the urge to grab Herman and bolt.

what she

quickly said, “How about we go somewhere else?

“It’s fine. I have a discount coupon, a gift from a client. We can get half off, and

like using the company’s money for free?

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

was just joking with you, no need to get worked up. So, what do you guys feel like