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

heard the news. His voice echoed down the hallway before he even reached the room. "Anastasia, don't be

a good mood. Don't bring up the baby and upset her

she any better?" Tavon asked, worried. "I'm her father, I have to care for her. Where's

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

here for my daughter," Tavon clarified quickly. As long as

her, without even asking why Anastasia

from the room. Anastasia had overheard their argument and, out of frustration, had smashed a

out of hand, Salma 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

Tavon 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.

Anastasia's dad, Herman wouldn't have even

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