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

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

rest," Salma warned him. "She's not in a good mood. Don't

father, I have to care for her. Where's

see your daughter or to find your wealthy son-in-law?"

course, I'm here for my daughter," Tavon clarified quickly. As long as Anastasia was

children," Tavon tried to reassure her, without even asking why Anastasia had miscarried in the first place. "Are you out of your mind, Tavon? What

from the room. Anastasia had overheard their argument and, out of frustration, had smashed a cup. She was struggling to keep

told Tavon 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. Tavon had no choice but to leave. He'd done his

bumped into Herman. He quickly put on a sorrowful face and said, "Son-in-law, I've heard about what happened. You both are still young, there's still a chance for another baby. Just take care of yourselves." Herman nodded, his face blank. He'd been struggling with his own grief and hadn't been sleeping well. His bloodshot eyes

Anastasia's dad, Herman

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