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."

for Anastasia, and she bravely took her

herbs was intense, but to Anastasia, it symbolized

keep Herman from finding out, Anastasia took the herbs before he got home, carefully rinsing her mouth and washing up so no trace of the herbal

they knew it, August had

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

numerous people to search for her, but there was no

president's office of Elysian

over the past few months, handling most tasks

work, Flynn slumped into Herman's office. "Boss, I haven't had a day off in months. How about cutting me

the work we have, you're really asking for time off?"

get why Joseph wanted nothing to do with the Salstrom family-he didn't want to

Julie due soon?" Flynn switched gears. "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

on the icy

child would already be here, and the Salstrom family would be filled with joy and