The Bound Between Us

Chapter 74

Anastasia was a little puzzled, wondering if Hermans parents were already dead.

While she was deep in thought, Herman noticed her from inside the car. He spoke into his phone, “Auntie, let’s leave it at that. Anastasia and I are heading

home now.”

After he hung up, Herman asked. “How come you’re out so soon?”

“My colleague and her baby need their rest. I didnt want to be a bother, Anastasia said as she got into the car. She asked, “Was that Ms. Katelyn on the phone just now?”

“Yeah, she cooked up a storm at home and wanted to know when we ll be back for dinner, Herman responded as he started the car and headed for Harmony Meadows.

Did I hear that right? Anastasia was a little confused.

She said, “Herman, I think Ms. Katelyn is really too good to us. Even a real mother might not go to these lengths”

when she’s home alone, so she keeps herself busy.”

son?” Anastasia asked. “If so, why doesn’t she live with him instead of buying a house next

of cash, Herman said in a low voice “When you get old, loneliness is the real fear. Ms. Katelyn likes you, and that’s fate. Having her around the house will be a great help to us,

it seemed impossible to avoid the

had mentioned having kids more than

him to have children, he appeared

mother-in-law’s attitude, Anastasia said. ‘My colleague and her mother-in-law just had a fight over whether the baby should be breastfed or bottle fed. I think it’s hard for modern women. We have to take care

women

concerns. He said, “Dont worry Having children is natural, Even male animals know to take on family responsibilities when their mates are pregnant. Let alone men. Both career and family are our shared responsibility. I married you, so I will take care of you and our baby. I will hold

moment, she found Herman incredibly attractive.

a warm smile. “Let’s take things one step at a time. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself. The best marriage is one where I understand your sacrifices and you understand my struggles.

be wasted if you

we’ve been together for quite some time now What do you think

flaws in Herman. “You’re just a bit of a

I lack a bit