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."

of enemies, and Julie Brown is still out there. After what happened last time, I'm not taking any chances.

to Pattie and Anastasia's previous miscarriage, he decided not to argue. Instead, he promised, "Alright, leave it to

"It's like searching for a needle in a

moment before asking, "Are you going to give

less pressing to him. To outsiders, it might make sense to think this way. Maybe Pattie was just a burden, better left

is just a blot on my life, not my real child, and maybe it's better she's gone. But let me tell you, Pattie is my daughter, always will be. The first time I met her at Harmony Meadows, she shyly tugged at my shirt, asking

determined expression. "I'll keep searching

"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