The Bound Between Us

Chapter 602

Anastasia's pregnancy had Herman on edge this time around, so much so that he kept it hush-hush, avoiding any public announcement. After checking in on Anastasia, he went to see Dr. James Martin, anxious to know how the pregnancy might affect her health. Dr. Martin reassured him, "With proper rest, everything should be fine. You've got me here, and as long as I'm around, no one's leaving this world on my watch."

Herman felt a wave of relief wash over him. Dr. Martin was renowned as a miracle worker in town; if anyone could keep death at bay, it was him.

"That's great to hear," Herman said. "Dr. Martin, you're the only one I trust with this. Anastasia and the baby are in your hands. Please, make sure she has a safe delivery."

"Herman, is there something else on your mind?" Dr. Martin asked, eyeing him curiously. "It's just a pregnancy. There's no need to be this uptight."

made my share of enemies, and Julie Brown is still out there. After what happened last time, I'm not taking any chances. We're keeping Anastasia's pregnancy under wraps

but recalling what happened to Pattie and Anastasia's previous miscarriage, he

"It's like searching for a needle in a haystack as time drags

Martin studied Herman for a moment before asking, "Are

child. Now that Herman and Anastasia were expecting their own, Pattie's disappearance might seem less pressing to him.

maybe it's better she's gone. But let me tell you, Pattie is my daughter, always will be. The

meant to be my daughter," Herman said with a determined expression. "I'll keep searching for Pattie until

he had grown fond of her, eager to pass on his knowledge. He believed Herman wouldn't give up on Pattie. "Everything will come to light eventually, no matter the perpetrator's motives. Anastasia needs to take it easy, especially during the first trimester. It's crucial she stays home and rests, not running around looking for Pattie," Dr. Martin advised. "But knowing her concern for Pattie, she probably