The Bound Between Us

Chapter 575

In a world where abandoned babies were a rarity, finding a newborn in a trash bin near Southridge Estates was a shocker. Herman leaned over the crib, eyeing the baby with a mix of curiosity and concern. "Looks like he's fresh out of the oven," he muttered. Flynn had just rushed in with news that Julie was about to give birth, and now Anastasia had stumbled upon an orphaned child. Herman couldn't help but suspect something. If this was Julie's baby, why would it be dumped near the Salstrom family's estate? Julie hated the Salstroms; she wouldn't return their kin out of kindness.

To be safe, Herman told the nanny to take the baby downstairs and pulled Anastasia aside. "This kid's arrival is fishy. Let's figure out who he is before we get attached. I'll call Joseph over."

Anastasia caught on quickly. "You think this could be Julie and Joseph's son? It seems too far-fetched. Why would Julie drop her baby in a trash bin?"

"Considering the timing, it's possible," Herman replied softly. "If this is Joseph's boy, he can take him. I'm not raising someone else's kid."

The thought that the baby could be Julie and Joseph's filled Anastasia with mixed emotions. Her own child was gone, while Julie's son had arrived safely. It was hard not to feel a bit bitter.

conceive again, but nothing. It

Anastasia hoped the child wasn't Julie's. She couldn't

But when he saw the baby, he paused, glancing from the child to Herman. "Are you saying this is my kid? Julie's kid? What's he

mask of indifference. "Anastasia found him. We'll know if he's yours after a paternity test. I've sped up the process. Results will be back in three hours. If Julie's been unfaithful, that's another story."

Estates, Joseph stayed put, though not without complaint. Babies were

neglected. She was the one who tended to his cries, who fed

griped, "What's with kids? They do nothing but

handing him a bottle of formula. "You might be the father. Feeding him is your responsibility." He stepped back. "I'd rather not. Too

your wild oats all you're good