The Bound Between Us

Chapter 194

Herman and Pattie were often seen together and are frequently mistaken for father and daughter because they had similar smiles.

Herman chuckled. “Pattie’s been eating well at school. She’s got a bit of fat on her cheeks now, and she looks so adorable when she smiles. She’s gonna be a real looker when she grows up.”

Anastasia, propped up on one elbow, watched the video with anticipation and said, “Such a sweet and adorable girl. Herman, we should have a daughter too someday.”

“…Okay.” Seeing the joy in Anastasia’s face, Herman felt a pang of sadness. He could foresee the disappointment that was to come. Anastasia regretfully said, “Leo won’t let us adopt Pattie. Otherwise, she could live with us. I really love that kid.”

But for now, Anastasia was relatively satisfied. At least Pattie was going to school, and Penny couldn’t treat her as badly as before. “Do you need a break?” Herman gently brushed some stray hairs from her forehead and said, “Take some medicine, rest for a bit. It’ll help you recover.”

Anastasia indeed felt a little worn out. “I’ll have a rest.”

She handed him back his phone, took the medicine and laid down beside him. Her arms wrapped around his waist. Perhaps due to the medication, Anastasia quickly fell asleep.

Herman stayed in the same position, gently patting Anastasia’s shoulder. Her waking up was the best thing he could ask for.

By the time Anastasia woke up, it was already dark. Her life was now all topsy-turvy, with nothing to do but sleep. When she woke up, Herman wasn’t in the room, and Salma was quietly making soup.

Seeing Anastasia awake, Salma asked with a smile, “Did I wake you?”

“No.” Anastasia asked, “Where’s Herman?”

“He had to step out for a bit, he’ll be back soon.” Salma handed Anastasia the soup. “Herman’s been taking care of you in the hospital for a month, and he hasn’t been to work at all. He must have a lot of work piled up.”

After finishing her soup, Anastasia remembered a dream she had, a dream that was both real and unreal. She looked at Salma and said, “Mom, when I was in the operation room, I think I dreamed that someone had a baby girl.”

Salma paused for a moment while packing up the thermos, then laughed. “Ana, do you want to have a child with Herman? That’s great. -Just wait-till-you’ve fully recovered and discharged from the hospital, then you can plan for it. I’ll help you take care of the child.”

Herman had told the doctors not to mention that Anastasia might be infertile. Salma and Katelyn didn’t know, and neither did Anastasia.

“Hmm, maybe.” Anastasia wondered if her dream was because she wanted a child with Herman. Her memory of the dream was fading. What she couldn’t forget was the baby’s cry and the unbearable pain in her heart. She couldn’t distinguish between the dream and reality. She was just grateful to be alive. Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

As they were chatting, Gianna and Cynthia came to visit Anastasia with some nutritional supplements,

Anastasia sat up and said, “Gianna, Cynthia, you’re here.”

“Don’t sit up. You need to rest.” Cynthia immediately said.

Gianna asked, “Anastasia, are you feeling better?”

“Much better,” Anastasia answered optimistically. “I’m lucky to have survived.”

Cynthia said, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, Ana. You’ll be blessed in the future.”

Anastasia laughed. “hope your good words come true.”

Gianna said, “You really scared Salma this time. Her hair turned white overnight. Now that you’re awake, we’re relieved.”

Salma laughed and said, “It’s all in the past.”

Anastasia had noticed the extra white in Salma’s hair. She had been a source of worry for Salma. Just then, Gianna’s phone rang. “I’ll take this call outside.”

Once Gianna left, Cynthia began to worry. “That bastard Joey has been harassing Gianna. He didn’t even show up for the first court hearing and is just dragging it out.”