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?”

said, “Now that Herman is on my side, Granny Anita can’t do anything. But, we are a family, and we need to stick together.

often set in their ways; it’s normal for Granny Anita to be upset. Anyone would be in her shoes.” Salma reasoned, showing understanding.

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

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

and sat

still groggy, rubbed her eyes, looking adorable.

“Let me hug you.”

yet, instinctively

arms and softly said, “Did Daddy

fully awake, and her eyes were wide open. Having just woken up, Pattie looked bewildered. “Daddy, did you and Mommy have a fight?”

and Mommy will never fight.” Herman reassured

wasn’t his biological daughter, calling himself “Daddy” gave Herman a sense of warmth. He couldn’t help but treat Pattie kindly, wanting to give her the

closed her eyes and fell asleep again in Herman’s

disturb her. After a while, Anastasia gently

“She’s such a sensible child. She hardly gives

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

towards her. Herman said, “The renovation of the new house is done. We can move in anytime. I’m just worried that Pattie, who just got used to kindergarten, might have trouble adjusting to

environment.”