The Bound Between Us

Chapter 679

Monica really didn't want to bring it up. After all, Anastasia needed her rest. But seeing Pattie's cautious demeanor, she couldn't resist venting a little.

Anastasia had only just woken up and wasn't clued in on many things. She hadn't noticed anything off.

Anastasia chuckled, "It's not as dramatic as you think. I can't leave the hospital yet, and Herman's mom taking the kids back to Salstrom Manor makes sense. Once I'm out, we'll bring them home." Monica decided not to mention the whole disinfection setup Katelyn had arranged.

"Take care, Ana. I'll head back now and come see you another day."

As Monica left, Anastasia wanted to ask if Monica had moved past the Jason situation, but the words just didn't come out.

After Monica left, Herman hurried back to the hospital after seeing Salma and the others off.

Feeling tired, Anastasia dozed off for a bit, waking up in the dead of night.

prepared postnatal dishes that didn't add weight but packed

sparingly-but with four meals a day, she was never truly

with me all day? What about the company?" Anastasia

would collapse, and all those efforts would go to waste," Herman joked. "You're the priority now. The company's in good hands with the management." Anastasia smiled, "What's the cost per day at this

"Eighty grand a day."

winced at the price, "That's outrageous. Ordinary folks don't need to spend that much for postnatal care. Eighty grand could be a lifetime's earnings for

a penny-pincher, worrying about this. After all you've been through, I'm the one who should

face, "I worry about the money, and you worry about me.

been tough following my lead," Herman said sincerely, holding her hand. "Despite the wealth and glamour, joining my life has brought its share of hardships, this time nearly costing your life. I wish I could bear those burdens instead." Hearing the emotion in Herman's voice, a man on the verge of tears, reminded Anastasia of the dangers she faced during childbirth, filling her

about give and take. Now that we have Emmie and little South, we have no regrets. Without taking a chance, even with a wonderful life, we'd always feel something was missing. What about Pattie in the future? Who will look after her once we're gone?" Herman reassured her, "James is working on a cure for Pattie's voice.

insisted on treating all

you, dear. I know how much