The Bound Between Us

Chapter 353

Harmony Meadows.

Herman and Anastasia returned home to find Salma still waiting in the living room, while Pattie had already dozed off.

Upon seeing them, Salma immediately asked, “Herman, Ana, what happened?”

Anastasia replied, “Mom, everything’s fine. It’s late, why aren’t you asleep?”

“You all disappeared and left the dinner party early. How could I sleep?” Salma responded.

Anastasia gave Herman a look, signaling him to go to their room while she talked with Salma. Understanding the cue, Herman chose to give them some space and headed to Pattie’s room.

Once in the spare bedroom, Salma lowered her voice and asked, “Ana, tell me honestly, what happened?”

“I’m infertile and the Salstroms found out about my premarital pregnancy. Granny Anita is upset, but everything is fine now.” Anastasia explained briefly, The truth can’t be hidden forever. It’s better that they know now.”

“And how did the Herman’s parents react?” Salma asked, sounding worried, “What did they say?”

They must respect Herman’s views.” Anastasia said, “Now that Herman is on my side, Granny Anita can’t do anything. But, we are a family, and we need to stick

to be upset. Anyone would be in

it’s human nature.” Anastasia said with a slight smile, “That’s

she needed to do: win Granny Anita’s acceptance, take care of

covered her up and sat down, watching as Pattie slept peacefully. He couldn’t help but smile at her cuteness. Suddenly, Pattie turned over and

groggy, rubbed her eyes, looking adorable.

arms, “Let me hug

awake yet, instinctively reached out for a hug.

in his arms and softly said,

were wide open. Having just woken up, Pattie looked bewildered. “Daddy, did you and Mommy have a fight?” Pattie asked. She was

Mommy will never fight.” Herman reassured her with

calling himself “Daddy” gave Herman a sense of warmth. He couldn’t help but treat Pattie

closed her eyes and fell asleep again in Herman’s

a while, Anastasia gently pushed the door open and asked quietly, “Is Pattie

her bed, “She’s such a sensible child. She hardly gives us

Penny’s place, Pattie used to sleep in the living room or on the balcony. She didn’t even have a mattress.” Even a dog deserved a cardboard mat to lie on. Pattie’s living conditions at Penny’s were worse than that of

the past hardships of Pattie, Herman and Anastasia were even more compassionate towards her. Herman said, “The renovation of the new house is done. We can move in anytime.

environment.”