The Bound Between Us

Chapter 156

After Pattie was taken away, Anastasia felt a gaping hole in her heart.

Salma comforted her. “That kid was never really ours. Don’t sweat over it too much. I’ve observed Pattie’s dad. He does care a lot for her.”

“I’m just worried that Penny might hurt Pattie,” Anastasia said. “Pattie’s already that big and hasn’t started school yet. That’s a problem.”

“Ana, you love kids so much, why don’t you and your husband pop out one of your own? I can help take care of the baby. You guys aren’t getting any younger, it’s about time you had a kid.”

Salma’s words reminded Anastasia of the previous night. Herman had also mentioned wanting a child. Just then, the study door opened, Anastasia looked up and locked eyes with Herman.

She felt a knot in her stomach, as a sense of nervousness washed over her.

Salma chuckled. “Herman, why don’t you take Ana out for a bit after you’re done with your work? I need to run some errands.” It was clear that she was making up an excuse to give them some alone time.

Herman offered. “I’ll give you a lift.”

“No need, I can just grab a cab. Salma said, slipping into her shoes and heading out

Anastasia could get a word in, Salma was gone, leaving her alone with Herman. The house suddenly felt much quieter Anastasia asked, “Do you

an arm around her waist as he usually did.

thing with Pattie had left her

didn’t agree to us

cheek, his tone seductive. That familiar feeling of affection was

Herman.

earlobe, he said, “I

that, Herman made his move Realizing he was serious, Anastasia

the bedroom then, Herman said, picking her up and heading

other’s company at home like lovebirds. In fact, they were in their honeymoon phase, that period when you just wanted to stick together all the

to catch her breath, Herman was

ever get tired? You’re so full of energy.”

you to be completely mine, every inch of your skin

rushing over to teach Anastasia how to keep her husband in check, to rein in Herman. After ringing the doorbell for what felt like forever

there. Katelyn, being a mature woman, blushed at the noises.

them, she carefully left the house and called her maid, “Prepare a pot of nutritious soup

and speed up Anastasia’s pregnancy. Katelyn went out to buy prenatal vitamins to help Anastasia regulate her

come over. If she knew, she’d probably be too embarrassed to