The Bound Between Us

Chapter 459

In the days that followed, Anastasia stayed in the hospital for treatment. She took her meds, went through the tests-everything the doctors ordered-without any complaints.

Herman found her compliance both heartbreaking and worrisome.

After the initial shock of learning that Grannie Anita was responsible for the loss of their baby, Anastasia managed to keep her emotions in check. She had a meltdown at first, but then she pulled herself together. Herman could sense how desperately Anastasia wanted to get better. She was itching to get out of the hospital.

He had a pretty good idea of what she wanted to do once she got out, but he felt powerless to stop her. He didn't have the right.

After the miscarriage, Anastasia's close friends-Lauren, Alessia, and Christine-visited her at the hospital.

She was in a bad place, mostly silent. Not even Pattie's presence could cheer her up.

the loss of the

as soon as he heard the news. His voice echoed down the hallway before he even reached the room. "Anastasia, don't be too upset. You can have another baby. Just take care of yourself..." Salma intercepted him before he could step

him. "She's not in a

doing? Is she any better?" Tavon asked, worried. "I'm her father, I have to care for her. Where's my son-in-law? Where

to see your daughter or to find your wealthy son-in-law?" Salma shot back, her

my daughter," Tavon clarified quickly. As long as

fine with your husband. You'll have other children," Tavon tried to reassure her, without even asking why Anastasia had miscarried in the first place. "Are you out of

that moment, the sound of shattering glass came from the room. Anastasia had overheard their argument

to leave. "She doesn't want to see anyone right now," she said before heading back into the room and closing the door behind her.

are still young, there's still a chance for another baby. Just take care

Herman wouldn't have

long as the outside world remained unaware of their tension. Herman brought some food for Anastasia. He walked into