The Bound Between Us

Chapter 438

Bending down, Anastasia picked up the small bottle and examined it. It had no labels or markings. "Katie," she asked, "what is this?"

Katie fumbled for words, "They're vitamin supplements. My doctor said I was deficient, so I've been taking them."

Anastasia didn't press further. Handing the bottle back to Katie, she smiled, "Take good care of yourself and get plenty of rest. By the way, do you need help applying that ointment? I worry it might be tricky for you." "No need, I'll do it at home," Katie replied hastily, taking the bottle and heading towards the kitchen. "You should rest too, ma'am. Pregnancy isn't easy." Anastasia sensed something was off, but if Katie didn't want to share, it wasn't her place to pry.

Later that afternoon, when Salma picked up Pattie from school, Anastasia pulled her aside for a private chat. That's when she learned about Katie's injuries.

heard Katie on the phone this morning," Salma whispered. "She was talking to her daughter. Katie's been dealing with domestic violence for a long time." Confused, Anastasia asked, "Why doesn't Katie

making life a living hell. Look at Gianna. If she hadn't ended up paralyzed, she'd still be suffering." In

from and can't fix," Salma continued, her voice tinged with the wisdom of

to see her clear-headed and realistic. Women need to be able to let go when necessary. Her biggest fear was that her

thriving. Anastasia's refusal to acknowledge him didn't affect his commercial success. After all, Herman couldn't just issue a statement

Herman was willing to turn a blind eye. Tavon

grow the company, and he wasn't foolish enough to do anything that

secure Anastasia, Tavon had indeed transferred some of his company's stocks to Anastasia. He had also issued a statement declaring her