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

fancy, but it was also in a prime Riverdale real estate,

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.”

had said his piece, so Anastasia didn’t protest.

upstairs. Anastasia was oblivious to the fact that this restaurant was

said, “Order whatever you

but Herman had them leave, fearing

tugged at Anastasia, and said,

was worried about the cost and hated to waste money. Even if

Mom, I

when she saw the prices on the menu, she felt the

guessed what she was thinking.

somewhere else? This

it off, “It’s fine. I have a discount coupon, a gift from a client. We can get half off, and the restaurant will give us

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

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

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