The Bound Between Us

Chapter 989

Being a CEO really does take stamina. Without it, you don't even get a seat at the table.

Anastasia couldn't help but crack up at that, and honestly, everyone was in a good mood. Pattie's voice was finally coming back, and James said she'd be able to start talking again in a couple weeks. That was huge news for the Salstrom family -definitely worth celebrating.

So, of course, there was a little "celebration" happening behind closed doors. Neither Anastasia nor Herman had any idea that their two little rascals were eavesdropping right outside.

Emmie and Nancy, chubby and adorable as ever, were crouched by the door, ears pressed up against it, whispering to each other, eyes wide with curiosity.

Salma came down the hall looking for them, and the sight made her chuckle.

“Emmie, Nancy, what are you two doing out here? Time to get to bed. Want to sleep with Grandma tonight?" Salma had missed the girls, so she was staying over. Usually, she slept at her own place.

The girls straightened up, all innocent. Emmie piped up, her voice sweet and soft, "Grandma, I think Mommy and Daddy are fighting."

Nancy nodded, whispering conspiratorially, "Yeah, I heard Mommy crying."

Together, they announced, "Daddy's being mean. He made Mommy cry."

Salma paused, a little worried. She was about to knock on the door, but then realized something was off. Her cheeks turned pink. She quickly took their hands. "Alright, let's go to bed. Mommy and Daddy aren't fighting."

Nancy, always curious, asked, "Then why was Mommy crying?"

Salma hesitated, then smiled. "Mommy and Daddy were playing a game that only grown-ups can play."

game?" The girls tilted their heads, thinking hard. Then, perfectly in sync: "What

eyes sparkled with

you're older. Now, off to sleep! Tomorrow, Grandma's

two!" Nancy, the

raised her hand. "Me too,

Salma said, feeling especially happy. The older she got, the more she loved these

Katelyn wasn't around, Salma could really relax and enjoy the kids. With Katelyn's strict rules-what not to eat, what not to

Anastasia had no idea their "celebration" had been overheard by their two

The next morning...

all dressed up

for a second, then blurted out, "The wrestling game!" Anastasia

just stepping out of the bathroom, looked

we wrestle?" he

"Nancy, Mommy and Daddy weren't wrestling. Grown-ups don't fight

"But Daddy, we heard

nodded seriously, her face earnest. "We heard it.

at each other, completely

Then

you crying

Said in her