The Bound Between Us

Chapter 228

Anastasia once had high hopes for her marriage. She’d even planned to have two kids with Herman, a boy, and a girl, and they’d live the perfect family life. On weekdays, the kids would be at school, and they’d be at work. Then on weekends, they’d go for family outings, and would take walks in the park after dinner.

Anastasia liked this peaceful life, and she’d leave the kids’ education to Herman because she was worried her temper would affect their relationship. She wanted their son to learn Taekwondo, and their daughter to learn dance and painting. Anastasia had planned their family life up until the kids went to college. But now, all these dreams were shattered because she was diagnosed as infertile, and an incident five years ago broke everything.

“Anastasia, you can tell me anything that bothers you.” Herman’s voice pulled Anastasia back from her thoughts.

She forced a smile and said, “Indeed, there are some things. I just haven’t figured out how to tell you. Can you give me some more time?” Her response was also to prepare Herman mentally, while also giving herself some time.

Herman had a hunch about what Anastasia wanted to say. For some things, she needed to deal with and get over by herself.

“Okay,” Herman said with a smile. “I’ll wait for you, but I hope you can let go of some negative thoughts because I’m ready to spend the rest of my life with you.” His words subtly suggested that she could have other thoughts, but divorce or breakup was totally out of the question.

She quickly lowered her head, not wanting Herman to see the tears in the

elsewhere. Anastasia took the opportunity to wipe away the tears when Herman turned

home because it wasn’t far. Herman held

way, they chatted casually. When they passed the sixth building, Anastasia subconsciously looked up. “I wonder

was past nine in the evening, so Pattie should have been asleep already. Every time she thought of Pattie, Anastasia would think of the daughter she had never met. If her daughter was with her, she would be about Pattie’s age now.

said, “If you miss Pattie, you can go see her at school

to school by herself every day?”

“Yes.”

pick up and drop off Pattie every day. That’s why he chose a kindergarten

enough to cross the street by herself. After school, the teacher would accompany Pattie across the street and watch her enter the community before they

“Do you think Pattie is

that Pattie