The Bound Between Us

Chapter 189

Herman rushed to get a doctor, explaining Anastasia’s twitching fingers Doctors hurried over to examine Anastasia, but it seemed she showed no signs of waking up.

The doctor said, “Mr. Salstrom, this could be a subconscious response of the patient. Still, it’s a good sign, indicating that she can still perceive the outside world”

Herman furrowed his brow, asking. “How long until she wakes up?”

The doctors shared a glance, looking uncomfortable They said. “In cases like these, it could be weeks or even months, or longer. It depends on the patients willpower. But seeing this response, if you keep talking to her, it should speed up the process.”

Despite their lengthy explanation, there was no definitive answer

Pattie held Anastasia’s hand, looking at her feeling heartbroken. ‘Please wake up soon, I miss you,” She never used to say these words. But looking at Anastasia in her coma, she couldn’t help but let them out, feeling truly upset.

Pattie was devastated. Ana was the best person she had ever met, always telling her stories. After Pattie started kindergarten, she realized that other kids’ moms would tell stories too. Pattie loved the stories Ana told.

Herman felt agitated, rubbing his face, and signaling the doctors to leave. He had hired the best doctors, but now all they could do was

the patient.

hours, Penny and her husband didn’t know. She never

time to care.

Monica and Lauren also visited daily,

One day.

school. There was a parent-child event at Pattie’s kindergarten that day, and Penny wouldn’t attend. As Pattie reached the entrance and saw Herman about to leave, she gathered up the courage to ask, “Can you come to the school event with me?” All the other kids’ parents would be

then took Pattie’s hand and

the kindergarten playground, many kids were preparing for the

a small stool. “Pattie, do you have a performance prepared?” he asked, noticing other kids changing

costumes

shook her head, her voice innocent. “No, I don’t know

okay. You started school later than them. You’ll leam in time;

“Okay, I will study hard.” Four-year-old Pattie understood how

was

kid ran over. “Pattie, Pattie, is this