The Bound Between Us

Chapter 72

Anastasia turned around when she heard a sound, greeting Lauren in the car across from her in a friendly manner, “Drive safe, I’m heading off first”

Lauren also popped her head out of the window to wave at Anastasia, but due to the angle, she could only see the side of Herman’s face.

“See you tomorrow” Lauren said as she drove off

“Let’s hit the road too,” Anastasia said to Herman.

Herman opened the car door, carefully shielding Anastasia’s head to prevent her from bumping into anything. Once Anastasia had settled in the car, he returned to the drivers seat.

Herman asked, “What’s on your mind for dinner tonight?”

“I need to swing by the hospital first, Anastasia replied, “One of my colleagues had a baby today, she asked me to be the godmother. I gotta get some gifts for the baby and pay her a visit.”

She briefly explained her plan to visit Alessia in the hospital, then mused, “Fresh out of the oven babies are so tiny. Their little hands and feet are just so darn cute.”

Seeing Anastasias love for babies, a subtle smile appeared on Herman’s face, “When we have a kid, they’ll definitely be the cutest little thing on the planet.”

Anastasia felt a bit awkward, not knowing how to respond.

mean it that way.

her a glimmer of anticipation too.

genes are top-notch, their kid would definitely

this, a bundle of contradictions, always wanting the most affirmative answer.

of outfits for the baby. But since this was her first time buying newborn

couple shopping together,

store owner glanced at Anastasia’s stomach and asked with a smile, “How far along are you? When’s your due date? I can suggest some suitable clothes based on

and said to the store

her mistake, the owner laughed

you help me

Anastasia was chatting with the store owner, Herman wandered over to the newborn

little dress. Seeing this, the store owner tried to make a sale, “Kids’ clothes aren’t gender-specific now, pink looks great too. This outfit comes in several sizes. How about getting one?

more”

cute. She asked Herman, “What do you think?

boy,

version of this one, the store owner quickly

out several color options for them to choose from. Herman was as serious as if he was picking

a smile crept onto Anastasia’s face.

to her that Herman had a soft