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?”

is on my side, Granny Anita can’t do anything. But, we are a family, and we need to stick

their ways; it’s normal for Granny Anita to be upset.

slight smile, “That’s why I appreciate this

Anita’s acceptance, take

Pattie kicked off her blanket when 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

her eyes, looking

arms, “Let me

not fully awake yet, instinctively reached out for a hug.

in his arms and softly said,

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

Mommy will never fight.” Herman reassured her with

biological daughter, calling himself “Daddy” gave Herman a sense of

closed her

After a while, Anastasia gently pushed the door open

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

true. Most kids her age sleep with their parents. Pattie sleeps alone. She’s not afraid and doesn’t throw tantrums.” Anastasia sat down, gently stroking Pattie’s hand, “I heard that 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

even more compassionate towards her. Herman said, “The renovation of the new house is done. We

environment.”