The Bound Between Us

Chapter 212

The doctor’s words hit Anastasia like a ton of bricks.

She had had a child before. She thought back on the years that passed. Every time she fell ill and was hospitalized, whether it was just a cold or something more serious, Salma or Monica would always be there to keep her company.

She remembered during her last check-up, when the doctor asked if she’d ever had a child, Monica had jumped in to answer. And now, it was as if everything fell into place. Anastasia suddenly understood what important piece of her life she had forgotten

Turned out, she had forgotten she had a daughter.

Grief washed over Anastasia, and tears suddenly spilled down her cheeks, startling the doctor.

“What’s wrong? Is there something bothering you? Do you really want a child? Although your uterus is in an unusual position, and pregnancy might be difficult, modern medicine has made great strides. We can’t say for certain that you can’t have children.”

The doctor’s words stung like a slap in the face. “So, you’re saying it’d be hard for me to get pregnant again?” she asked.

The doctor hesitated a bit before saying, “According to your check-up results, your uterus isn’t positioned like most women’s. It was indeed a miracle that you were able to conceive last time. Plus, your back injury should be quite severe. I would advise against trying to get pregnant again, as it could be dangerous.”

was actually quite healthy. But wanting a child could

hospital, with the doctor’s words still echoing in her ears. She had had a feeling that seeking the truth would be a brutal and difficult

bustling crowd around her. Her hand clutched the hospital’s check-up results, as she

know how to break it to Herman; she couldn’t even remember who the father of

next.

like she might not be able to conceive again. She had

a while to pick up. “Hello, I’m on my way…” Anastasia tried to keep her voice steady,

_emotions.

up, Anastasia broke down again, letting out a good cry, before pulling herself together and heading home to pack up Salma’s clothes. She threw the

Monica àrrived at the hospital to take care of Salma. Looking at Monica and Salma,

Salma do such a thing? Why would

you tired? If you need a

you just left the hospital. You can’t overwork yourself. You should

rest.”

right now, her mind was a mess and her emotions were unstable. Afraid she wouldn’t be able to control her emotions, she agreed, “Alright, Mom, you rest well,