The Bound Between Us

Chapter 376

Anastasia understood Salma and Monica’s reservations, but she couldn’t just act oblivious in the face of information about her child.

Anastasia pressed her lips together and said, “I’ll go check it out first and make sure she’s my daughter before making any long-term decisions. Of course, if I do bring back a child, I’ll have to discuss it with the Salstroms first. I won’t act impulsively.” She now had to consider Herman’s feelings in every decision she made. Anastasia felt indebted to Herman, who had always stood by her, even when Grannie Anita was being difficult. She couldn’t possibly hurt him just like that.

Salma and Monica felt relieved hearing Anastasia’s words. They were just worried that Anastasia might bring a child home suddenly, which might upset the Salstroms.

Monica said, “I’ll drive you there.”

An hour later.

South Mountain Orphanage.

The director, Anthony, was a kind-hearted man in his fifties and was loved by all the children.

look. We adopted this child four years ago, and it fits the description you gave,” Anthony explained. “She was brought here by a man who found

while flipping through the

four and a half years old. She looked quite different from the newborn in the photo Salma had shown her.

also looking at the photo, remarking,

words, Anastasia felt more confident.

the child now?” Anastasia asked urgently. “Can I

another file. “This is the address

meet her child. Holding the file, she and Monica set off for the child’s foster

left, a man named Joseph emerged from a restroom in the back of

deference, saying, “Mr. Salstrom, everything has been done

done well.” Joseph placed a bank card on the desk. “Here’s three hundred thousand. If that woman comes again, do as

DNA test, won’t the truth be exposed?” “You don’t need to worry about that. Just do as I’ve told you, and you’ll be well compensated.” Leaving those words behind,

excitedly, “Monica, I owe this child so much. I don’t know what to say when I see her. I’m