The Bound Between Us

Chapter 457

Monica's face was flushed with righteous anger, while Anastasia just stared blankly out the window, silent as a mouse.

Seeing Anastasia like this took Monica back to a few years ago, when Anastasia was battling depression. The memory sent a shiver down her spine. She quickly grabbed Anastasia's hand and pleaded, "Ana, don't let yourself fall back into that dark place. I'm here for you. If you need to cry, just let it out. Cry as much as you need."

Gianna, standing nearby, added, "Anastasia, you're still young. The Salstroms brought in the best doctors to save your womb. You'll still be able to have children in the future."

Monica snapped, "Why on earth would she want to have a child with the Salstroms after what they've done? Ana, I've got your back here. I'll make sure the Salstroms pay for their actions."

Gianna retorted, "So what? You want Anastasia to divorce Herman over this?"

That wasn't what Monica meant, but she couldn't just let it slide.

of nowhere, Anastasia spoke up, "Herman and I come from two different worlds. He comes from a world with high gates that are hard to squeeze into. It's better not to force it; it only brings discomfort to everyone involved." Hearing that Anastasia was considering divorce, a flicker

make the best of your life with Herman, have a whole football team of kids to spite that old witch. By the way, is it

"No, an unborn child is considered part of the mother and not yet a human being in its own right, so it wouldn't count as homicide. Nevertheless, what Grannie Anita did to Anastasia is a crime. She could be sued.

Anastasia fell out

and advised, "Ana, don't act hastily. What did Herman say? It was his child too; how is he

afraid to confront the Salstroms. But Anastasia couldn't afford to do the same. Anastasia took a deep breath and said, "Monica, cousin, you guys should go home for now.

to anyone. She just wanted some quiet

then. If you need anything, let me know. I'll come to check on you soon." Gianna added, "Don't keep things bottled

Monica left, she curled up in

the door, not having moved