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.

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

disturb Ana's rest," Salma warned him. "She's not in a good mood.

asked, worried. "I'm her father, I have to care for her. Where's my son-in-law? Where

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

long

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

moment, the sound of shattering glass came from the room. Anastasia had overheard their argument and, out of frustration, had smashed a cup. She was struggling to keep her emotions

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

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

Herman wouldn't have even

away. Tavon understood that their relationship wasn't the most important thing as long as the outside world remained unaware of their tension. Herman brought some food for Anastasia. He walked into the