The Bound Between Us

Chapter 29

Herman watched as Anastasia disappeared into the hustle and bustle of the Night Market. The crowd was so thick he couldn’t see her at all.

Even though he hadn’t known Anastasia for long. Herman could feel her sincerity.

Nodding in agreement, Herman said, “Duncan, you’re spot on. A good wife can bring prosperity to a family”

Duncan chuckled. “Mate, cherish her. I think you guys are a match made in heaven. Oh, by the way, Anastasia didn’t mention you got married. Here’s a little something from me”

ཡོ ༈ ཋ ཋརྗ ཥཾ རོ

Duncan pulled out a small gift box, inside was a present he had bought for just 20 bucks. Although it was only worth 20 bucks, it was a week’s worth of his meals and his kid’s medical bills.

The gift wasn’t heavy, but the sentiment was.

Herman tried to refuse. “Duncan, you’re too kind. Keep it. We appreciate your gesture, but you need that money for your kid’s treatment.”

“Come on, take it.” Duncan stood up, took a drag from his cigarette, and said, “Anastasia has helped us out before. I can’t afford much, but I insist you take this. Otherwise, it would sit wrong with me.” It was a man’s pride.

Herman held the wrapped gift, it felt unusually heavy for such a small box.

gift, lit the cigarette Duncan had offered him, took a puff, and coughed a few times. The smoke was pungent and

said, “Hey, you’re not

I

guy, and they started chatting about this and

latte and two cups of Peruvian frog

get close, Herman smelled something foul. “Anastasia, what did

It might look scary, but it’s really tasty. Give it a try! Also, I got a vanilla latte from

he always preferred freshly ground coffee and tea.

the frog juice, his face twisted in discomfort.

“Just give it a try. Trust me, it’s delicious. You’ll love

face, almost spoon–feeding him. Herman held his breath, glanced at the stuff in the cup, and

Anastasia.

expectation, so it was hard to

took a tiny sip, his face contorted.

“Isn’t

quickly took a sip of the vanilla latte, and said, “The latte’s

really didn’t fancy the

push him. “You have your latte first, then I’ll get you another drink.”