The Bound Between Us

Chapter 691

Herman had just shared his conversation with Katelyn with Anastasia.

Anastasia sighed, "You know, talking to her like that is only going to upset her. She's still our elder, and you were pretty harsh."

She also worried that Katelyn might think Anastasia was the one pushing Herman to speak that way.

"She'll need to adjust," Herman said, furrowing his brow. "Ever since the baby arrived, my mom's been making some unreasonable demands."

"I'll keep an eye on the baby; you go talk to your mom," Anastasia said, setting aside the baby clothes she was folding, and went to find Katelyn.

Katelyn had been miffed about a previous disagreement over a protective charm, and her actions over the past few days hadn't sat well with Anastasia. Still, family is family, and it's important to communicate rather than just point fingers.

Katelyn, having been scolded by Herman, was sitting in the gazebo in the backyard, wiping away tears. She couldn't figure out why everything she did lately seemed wrong.

it for the baby's sake, arranging for Sandy and Tavon to stay over, trying not

afar, teary-eyed, Anastasia remembered all the kindness Katelyn had shown her since marrying Herman. The minor tiffs they'd had seemed trivial now. Anastasia approached, "Mom, the mosquitoes by

turned away, drying her eyes, not wanting

You go back inside and look after

who was coming and sorted out accommodations. I admit, I'm not Sandy's biggest fan, but as hosts, we need to show some

a delicate dance for Anastasia. Every word and action needed careful thought,

Katelyn's grievances began to fade, "I'm at fault too. Herman's right; I shouldn't have taken liberties. Lately, I've been so anxious about the twins, maybe causing some tension, but I just can't

their own way of doing things, Mom. No need to hold back," Anastasia reassured her. "When it comes to the babies, we're all learning. If there's anything we're doing wrong, please teach

his grandmother. After he was born, she criticized my parenting, insisting everything be

her mind that without setting some boundaries, Anastasia might struggle to make decisions for her own children. Just then, the nanny

about her mother's call,

voice, "Auntie, your garden is gorgeous. The little