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.

the sake of Anastasia’s happiness. Now Anastasia adopted a child, wasn’t it all for nothing?

atmosphere at the dining table suddenly became somewhat awkward. Flynn and Monica didn’t dare to speak and were unsure how to break the silence. They

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

Salma say? She took a look

it’s perfect for me and Anastasia to adopt this child. From

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

outburst and instinctively nestled into Anastasia’s arms. Anastasia

“Let’s

let me pour you a drink. Come

Anastasia and Herman were out of line, she couldn’t say anything in front of everyone. Seeing Feiman slam the table, she was taken aback.

and said firmly, “It’s

Katelyn, and didn’t say anything more.

speak at all. After dinner, Feiman gave Anastasia a pearl necklace as a gift and then left. Anastasia quickly signaled Herman to see them off. Herman

“Anastasia, you should have discussed such an important matter with us beforehand. Although your husband has no parents, his aunts and uncles are good to him. They certainly treat him