The Bound Between Us

Chapter 674

Anastasia felt like she was in a dream, the anesthesia numbing the pain. She was unaware of how many times she had brushed against death. During the delivery, she went into shock twice. After the babies were born, the bleeding just wouldn't stop, and she nearly needed a complete blood transfusion. Anastasia faced amniotic fluid embolism, a condition with an alarmingly high mortality rate; half of the women who encounter it might not survive. Outside the operating room, the anxiety among the waiting family was palpable, like oil sizzling in a hot pan. Herman was as pale as a ghost, his legs trembling if you got close enough. Consumed by fear, he couldn't bear the thought of bad news, his entire body tense with worry. As soon as the twins were taken out of the OR for neonatal checks, the adults barely caught a glimpse. Herman couldn't even focus on the babies; his mind was solely on Anastasia's safety.

Throughout her pregnancy, Herman had dreaded this day. While Anastasia stayed calm, Herman was a bundle of nerves. Now, his worst fears were coming true.

Salma, with tears in her eyes, prayed desperately, "Please, God, Ana has to be okay. After all she's been through, why must she suffer like this? Please watch over my daughter." Katelyn also sent a silent prayer into the air, hoping for a miracle.

Recalling Anastasia's previous delivery with Pattie, which wasn't as severe, Salma was filled with dread. Monica, feeling helpless, wished she could do something but could only wait anxiously.

hysterectomy. Anastasia's not only

make it

James replied, heading back

flying colors. The older is a boy and the younger,

offered. "Doctor, where can I find them?" With Herman and Salma too

stretched from ten at night to eight in the morning. Herman's pallor and silence revealed his inner turmoil, warning others to keep their distance. By eight a.m., the exhausted medical team

with danger, Herman looked to James, anxiety and fear evident in his eyes, yet he dared not ask about Anastasia's condition. James understood, saying, "We had to perform the hysterectomy,