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?”

Anastasia said, “Now that Herman is on my side, Granny Anita can’t do anything. But, we

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

nature.” Anastasia said with a slight smile, “That’s why I appreciate this hard-won marriage even

about what she needed to do: win Granny Anita’s acceptance,

sleeping. Herman found the blanket kicked aside when he entered. He covered her up and sat down, watching as Pattie slept peacefully. He couldn’t help but smile

still groggy, rubbed her

extended his arms, “Let

instinctively reached out for

softly said, “Did Daddy wake

bewildered. “Daddy, did you and Mommy have a fight?” Pattie asked. She was trying to understand the situation

never fight.” Herman reassured her

daughter, calling himself “Daddy” gave Herman a sense of warmth. He

was still sleepy. After being reassured, she closed her

didn’t want to disturb her. After a while, Anastasia gently pushed the door

in her bed, “She’s such a sensible

at 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

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 a new

environment.”