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

gone, leaving her alone with Herman. The

have anything in particular, Herman said, sitting next to Anastasia and wrapping an arm

her head. The whole thing with Pattie had left

didn’t agree to us adopting

planting a soft kiss on her cheek, his tone seductive. That familiar feeling of affection was back, as well as the distance Anastasia had sensed was gone. She must have been overthinking.

daylight, Herman. Don’t you ever

earlobe, he said, “I

that, Herman made his move Realizing he was serious, Anastasia quickly said, “The curtains are still open…”

bedroom then, Herman said, picking her up and heading to their

each 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 time.

before Anastasia even had time to

don’t you ever get tired? You’re so full

to be completely mine, every inch of your skin

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

mature woman, blushed at the noises. Young people these days sure had stamina. She was shocked that

didn’t disturb them, she carefully left the house and called her maid, “Prepare a

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

had no idea Katelyn had come over. If she knew,