The Bound Between Us

Chapter 419

The tender movements of their unborn child brought a sense of anticipation and excitement to both Herman and Anastasia.

Herman had already prepared a room for the baby. It was filled with the best and most expensive toys, clothes, and a crib.

Anastasia’s radiance during pregnancy was unmissable. Her skin was glowing. She seemed more gentle and graceful, and her feminine charm was more profound.

After Anastasia had fallen asleep, Herman quietly went out to the living room for a smoke. He was particularly worried about these final two months. The closer they got to the end, the more crucial it was to remain vigilant.

Originally, the plan was to let the baby stay in Anastasia’s womb for seven months, but Anastasia wanted to try for eight months before having a C-section. Every additional day the baby spent in the womb, the better their immunity would be, and the better their overall development would be.

Herman understood Anastasia’s decision. What mother wouldn’t want to give their child

the best possible start?

Throughout her pregnancy, Anastasia had gained about fifteen pounds, and she

frequently suffered from back pain. She thought she could keep this secret from Herman,,

he knew better.

the baby grew bigger and the space in her womb became smaller, it added to Anastasia’s burden.

light a second one when Feiman appeared, looking disheveled in his pajamas.

you up, Herman?” Feiman asked casually. “You’re about to be a father. There’s no need to look so worried.”

in a cigarette. Feiman was also

Herman replied. “Mom hasn’t

is as stubborn as a mule,” Feiman grumbled,

their room. They’d been sleeping separately for several months now. Even when he offered himself up for a good scolding, Katelyn refused to engage. She treated him

cigarette and sighed. “Your mom’s treating me like I’m

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her cold indifference. What does she want, anyway? Anastasia has a daughter, and she’s accepted it. The whole family has. I have

his outburst, Feiman glanced at Herman’s reaction and quickly added, “Herman, I

feet. His tone was nonchalant. “I’m going back to my

to bed too,

have a heart-to-heart chat, and blow off some steam, but before they could even get started, he had

but in the end, he just waved his hand,