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

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

was about to light a second one when Feiman appeared, looking

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

a man with troubles would seek solace in a cigarette. Feiman was also planning on having a couple of cigarettes to help

Herman replied. “Mom hasn’t

stubborn as a mule,” Feiman

let him sleep in 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 like he was invisible. He had lost his temper and

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

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me with her cold indifference. What does she want, anyway? Anastasia has a daughter, and she’s accepted it. The whole family has. I have an illegitimate son, but suddenly it’s like I’ve committed a cardinal

quickly added, “Herman,

was nonchalant. “I’m going

to bed too,

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

something, but in the end, he just waved