The Bound Between Us

Chapter 285

Anastasia shot Herman a smile and said modestly, “He only knows how to cook simple dishes. You guys start eating. I’m gonna go next door to check if the kiddo is up yet. I gotta head to school later.”

Just as Anastasia was about to stand up, Herman said, “I’ll go. You guys eat.” Without Anastasia present, sitting down to eat with Gianna made him feel somewhat

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Anastasia didn’t think much of it and said, “Then bring her clothes over there. Get her dressed before bringing her back, so she won’t catch a cold.”

“Sure.” Herman proficiently went to the kids’ room to grab her clothes and headed next door to Katelyn’s.

Looking at how Anastasia was directing Herman and how’systematic he was, Gianna felt envious again. “Your husband really listens to you. He even knows where the kids’ clothes are. I’ve been with Joey for so many years, and he even needs me to find his own clothes and socks. If I’m not at home, he’ll just call his mom.”

Seeing Gianna repeatedly mention Joey, Anastasia asked, “You still can’t let him go?”

“It’s not like that.” Gianna said sarcastically, “Compared to you, I now realize how messed up my marriage has been for the past eight years. I heard from your mom that you guys met on a dating website?”

“That’s right.” Anastasia said, “My mom was pretty desperate at that time. She registered me on the dating site and pushed me going on blind dates. On the tenth date, I met Herman. We got our marriage license that same day.”

Thinking back to the day they got their harriage license, Anastasia felt like it was ages ago. Time flew. They’d been married for several months now, going from mutual respect to inseparable.

“That’s really nice.” Gianna said, her eyes filled with envy.

“By the way, I thought of something. You can start by investigating Joey’s work. He must have done some shady things over the years. Whether or not you can find any evidence of his wrongdoings, that’s up to you.” Anastasia didn’t directly say that this was Herman’s suggestion because if the plan failed, she was worried that Gianna would blame Herman.

Nowadays, even if you were close, it was not good to help blindly. When the help was successful, everyone was happy. But if there was even a slight problem, it could lead to complaints. This was why Anastasia previously chose not to intervene.

“Okay, thanks.” Gianna said, “I’ll give it a try.”

In the middle of their conversation, Herman returned with Pattie, who was already dressed. Pattie was in Herman’s arms and called out happily when she saw Anastasia, “Mommy.”

“You lazy bum, the sun’s almost at its peak.” Anastasia pinched Pattie’s nose with a smile, creating a peaceful family scene.

“I’ll comb your hair. Come on, your dad needs to have breakfast.” Anastasia took Pattie from Herman’s arms.

“I like it when Mommy combs my hair. Daddy’s is too ugly.” Patţie said.

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Herman said with indulgence, “Still finding fault with the way I comb your hair. These hands are only for holding your mom. I won’t hold you anymore then.”

Pattie stuck out her tongue, “No, I want Daddy to hold me. Mommy is not strong enough.”

This kid even knew how to take care of Anastasia.

Under the companionship of Anastasia and Herman, Pattie had become more lively and smart, liked to talk, and had become a little chatterbox.

Anastasia said to Pattie with a smile, “My care for you has not been in vain. In the future, when you have difficulties or need help, go to your dad, okay?”

Pattie nodded with a smile, “Yes.”

Anastasia was combing Pattie’s hair on the living room sofa, while Herman was having breakfast. Their family interaction was ongoing. Although Gianna also wanted to join their conversation, she never got the chance and could only eat silently.

Anastasia asked Herman, “Why didn’t you invite Katelyn to eat?”

“She’s still sleeping.” Herman replied, “No need to disturb her. For her, what to eat is not important, what’s important is having enough sleep. She always says that a woman’s beauty comes from her sleep.”

Hearing Herman’s words, Anastasia didn’t bother Katelyn anymore.

After breakfast, Gianna tactfully left. Anastasia and Herman went to school with Pattie, who got to experience the joy of having both parents drop her off at school. On the way to school, Pattie happily began to sing.