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

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

next to Anastasia and wrapping an arm around her waist as he usually did. “Do you have any plans?”

her head. The whole thing with Pattie had left

agree to us adopting

familiar feeling of affection was back, as well as the distance Anastasia had sensed

‘It’s still broad daylight, Herman. Don’t you ever get

earlobe, he said, “I don’t get tired.”

serious, Anastasia quickly said, “The curtains

picking her up and heading to their

at home like lovebirds. In fact, they were in their honeymoon phase, that period when you just wanted

even had time to catch her breath, Herman was at it again.

joked. “Herman, don’t you ever get tired? You’re so full

every inch of your skin marked by

in check, to rein in Herman. After ringing the doorbell for what felt like forever with no one answering, Katelyn, who had a key, let herself in only to hear noises coming from the bedroom.

course, she knew exactly what was going on in there. Katelyn, being a mature woman, blushed at the noises. Young people these days sure had stamina. She was shocked that they were going at it

them, she carefully left the house and called her maid,

wanted to replenish Herman and Anastasia’s energy and speed up Anastasia’s pregnancy. Katelyn went out to buy prenatal vitamins to

she knew, she’d probably be