The Bound Between Us

Chapter 572

James shook his head, gently letting go of Anastasia's hands. "I gotta be honest with you, Annie. It's not a good idea to hold onto these hopes. With your health, trying for a baby might be pointless." Anastasia's face fell. "Is there really no chance at all? Dr. James, you're an amazing doctor; there must be something you can do. What about acupuncture? Can you try that on me?"

"Annie, after your miscarriage, it was a close call whether you'd even keep your uterus. Your immune system's shot, you're always getting sick, and your womb is full of scars. It just can't handle a pregnancy," James explained. "Herman adores you, and honestly, not having kids isn't the end of everything. He loves Pattie like his own."

"It's not the same. Pattie will never be Herman's biological daughter," Anastasia said, shaking her head. "I want him to have his own child."

Seeing her determination, James paused before saying, "I'll prescribe some herbal remedies to help build up your strength, but I can't promise anything. These herbs are meant to bolster your health. A strong body is essential for any chance."

"Thank you, Dr. James," Anastasia said, a flicker of hope in her eyes. "Please keep this between us. If Herman finds out, he'll worry himself sick."

He'd definitely try to stop her from trying to conceive, not wanting her to suffer.

"Got it," James replied. "As your doctor, it's my duty to keep your secrets."

concoction for Anastasia, and she bravely took her first

herbs was intense, but to Anastasia,

before he got home, carefully rinsing her mouth and

they knew it, August had

from the runaway Julie, and according to her due date, she was expected to give

people to search for her, but there was no

office

guidance over the past few months, handling most

Flynn slumped into Herman's office. "Boss, I haven't had a day off

month and all the work we have, you're really asking for time off?" Herman tossed a stack of files at Flynn. "Get familiar

with the Salstrom family-he didn't want to be your slave. Smart guy."

"She's been MIA, but it's about time for her to deliver, right? A Salstrom heir growing in the belly of a fugitive mother-what a sad thought." Herman's expression remained cold. "That's

picked up on the

their child would already be here, and the Salstrom family