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.

of Anastasia’s happiness. Now Anastasia adopted a child,

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

Feiman’s faces, then at her mother.

deal, what could Salma say? She took a look at Pattie and sighed, that was

a kid, so it’s perfect for me

him a stern look. Katelyn, afraid of a father-son quarrel, subtly tugged at Feiman’s sleeve, indicating he should hold

and instinctively nestled into Anastasia’s arms. Anastasia was puzzled by Feiman’s

“Let’s eat,

and quickly said, “Anastasia, let me pour you a

felt Anastasia and Herman were out of line, she couldn’t say anything in front of everyone. Seeing

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

by Katelyn, and

dinner went smoothly, except that Feiman didn’t speak at all. After dinner, Feiman gave Anastasia a pearl necklace as a gift and then left. Anastasia

took Pattie to play in the kid’s room. Salma also told Anastasja, “Anastasia, you should have discussed such an important matter with us beforehand. Although your husband