The Bound Between Us

Chapter 239

Herman didn’t fully understand. The nicer he was to Anastasia, the heavier her mood seemed to get. His kisses were always so gentle, like the soft brush of spring breeze.

Her hand moved towards his belt….

“Anastasia.” Herman caught her hand, stopping her immediately. “Your wound at your waist… it’s not healed yet.”

“I want it.” Anastasia pushed him down onto the bed, straddling him. “I know what I’m doing.”

With that, she bent down and initiated a kiss. Anastasia had never been this forward before. Her hand slipped under his shirt.

That night, fearing he might hurt her, he was even gentler than usual.

Afterwards, Anastasia lingered, her fingertip lightly tracing his face, outlining his features in the dim light. He held her, sensing her unusual mood, and said, “Go to sleep.”

it must have something to do with that thing. He had noticed something off about Monica and Salma’s expressions during

She hummed in agreement, closing her eyes to sleep. Perhaps she

under her head as a pillow, gazing tenderly at her sleeping face

The next day.

got up too. She wanted to help in the kitchen, but Anastasia shooed her out, telling

it tugged at people’s heartstrings. The bruises from the beating she had taken were

came out, dressed, Anastasia had finished making breakfast. “You have to go

up, hoping

Herman didn’t have to worry about

wakes up, you can take her shopping for some new clothes,” Herman suggested. “I’ve asked the school for a week’s leave

the same thing, so she smiled and said, “Okay, it’s time to

out of Pattie’s room, and Anastasia said, “Mom,

is sleeping so soundly,” Salma chuckled, sitting

Penny’s house. Sleeping outside in various weather conditions had become routine. Now, in the cold of Riverdale, being able to sleep in an air-conditioned room with warm blankets was undoubtedly the best sleep Pattie had experienced