The Bound Between Us

Chapter 33

Monica consoled Salma. “Hey, don’t beat yourself up, Salma You were just looking out for Anastasia*

Looking towards the living room, she muttered, ‘Maybe destiny thought Anastasia got the short end of the stick these past years, so it threw her this marriage as a way to make up for the bad luck.”

Salma replied, “Herman seems like a pretty good catch”

Monica hadn’t filled Salma in on Herman’s real identity. Since Anastasia and Herman were still sleeping in separate beds, spilling the beans would backfire. Knowing Anastasia, she would march straight to city hall and file for divorce.

However,

they fell in love, the tides could turn.

Lunch was a feast, all hand–made by Anastasia with a little help from Herman.

Everyone gathered around the table, and Anastasia cheerfully greeted everyone, “Hope you’re all starving. Dig in! Ms. Katelyn, Herman mentioned you’re into light dishes. These are pretty mild and should be up your alley.”

“Absolutely perfect. Katelyn chuckled, her eyes sweeping over Anastasia and Herman. Her words carried a double meaning.

Not only was the food just right, but her daughter–in–law was also just what she hoped for.

Anastasia didn’t catch the subtext, but Monica did. It seemed Katelyn was quite pleased with her new daughter–in–law.

mother–in–law hurdle cleared, the rest should

a smile. “Ana, here’s a little something for your wedding. May you grow old together

you grow

soon.”

kind” Anastasia took the gift, smiling

you’re married now. Time to start thinking about kids. You bounce back quicker when you’re young, right Salma?”

a

soon, Anastasia blushed. Seeing both elders pressuring

“As for having kids, let’s just go with the

to take on a family, or he wasn’t prepared to spend his life with his wife and build a complete family.

have kids. You say you’re not in a rush, but

to have kids, Anastasia felt a bit

“No plans. We’ll let fate decide.” He figured

a little too casual. She worried Herman was just toying with Anastasia but couldn’t say much more.

some of this. Ms. Katelyn, Flynn, dig in. Don’t be

this setting, Flynn could only stay silent, but he replied with a smile,

went on without a

Salma, striking up a

she didn’t look down