The Bound Between Us

Chapter 536

Julie's capture felt like a long-awaited justice for their little angel. Anastasia turned to Herman and whispered that she needed to visit their child's grave, to speak to their lost son. "Sure," Herman nodded.

He had been worried that Anastasia might break under the strain of her emotions, but enough time had passed, and she seemed stronger now.

An hour later, they found themselves standing together in the cemetery.

Katelyn had chosen a serene spot for their baby, a peaceful resting place marked only by the inscription: "To our beloved firstborn, Jacob."

Tears welled up in Anastasia's eyes as she traced the letters of his name. Her voice broke, "My sweet boy, mommy's here. I'm so sorry I couldn't protect you. Those who hurt you have been punished. Our time together was too short, but maybe, in the next life, you could be my child again? I promise to protect you and love you with all my heart."

She pressed her cheek to the cold stone, wishing for just one more touch of her baby's face.

son's brief life. He wrapped his arms around Anastasia and said softly, "Maybe our boy will come back to us,

life, but the thought of a second chance in another was

knowing that what they had lost would never return, in that moment, Anastasia

...

was all

crashed and burned with

celebrated her downfall, while others sighed

a reminder that even the wealthy had their troubles, and throwing your

sympathized with Julie, clinging to the narrative that blamed

old story-a couple of girls go out for a late-night snack, get harassed