The Bound Between Us

Chapter 237

Before Herman made the announcement, not even Salma knew about him and Anastasia adopting Pattie.

When Herman said this, everyone displayed various expressions, and their gaze all converged on Pattie.

Katelyn was fond of the kid, but adopting Pattie and changing her last name was a big deal. She was taken aback by the news.

This was Feiman’s first time seeing Pattie. He hadn’t paid much attention to the kid until Herman brought it up, then he took a good look at Pattie. The kid was skinny, with bright eyes and delicate features.

Salma was the first to pipe up, “Ana, is this for real?”

She had been against adopting Pattie, and now it happened behind her back. Considering Anastasia’s personal situation, Salma felt a knot in her stomach about her daughter’s future.

If Herman found out Anastasia had a child before and couldn’t accept it, the family would fall apart. Anastasia would be left raising a kid alone. Even if it wasn’t her biological one, they would be back to square one.

her grandchild for the sake of Anastasia’s happiness. Now Anastasia adopted a child, wasn’t it

became somewhat awkward. Flynn and Monica didn’t dare to speak and were unsure how to break the silence. They sat there quietly, feeling like mere spectators.

Feiman’s faces, then at her mother. “It’s true. All the paperwork is

that it was a done deal, what could Salma say? She took a look at Pattie

taken a shine to this kid. I don’t have a kid, so it’s perfect for me and Anastasia to adopt this child. From now on, we’re Pattie’s parents, and it’s our responsibility to raise her.”

a stern look. Katelyn, afraid of a father-son quarrel, subtly tugged at

into Anastasia’s arms. Anastasia

soothingly, “Let’s eat, let’s eat.”

read the room and quickly said, “Anastasia, let me pour you a drink. Come on, let’s eat. This fish is really

couldn’t say anything in front of everyone. Seeing Feiman slam the

down his wine glass and said firmly, “It’s all done. This matter is settled.”

kept silent, held back by Katelyn, and didn’t say

all. After dinner, Feiman gave Anastasia a pearl necklace as a gift

the kid’s room. Salma also told Anastasja, “Anastasia, you should have discussed such an important matter with us beforehand. Although