In Chapter 407 of The Bond Between Us novel, the narrative takes a riveting turn, plunging readers deeper into the intricacies of Anastasia and Herman's evolving relationship. As the couple grapples with the shocking revelation of their shared past, the town of Riverdale becomes a backdrop for both confrontations and moments of quiet introspection.
Chapter 407 opens with Anastasia attempting to piece together the fragments of her forgotten memories, haunted by the striking resemblance of their daughter to a past she never knew she had. The quaint charm of Riverdale transforms into a landscape of uncertainty as Herman, determined to unearth the truth, confronts Anastasia with questions that demand answers.
Anastasia had a child before the wedding, which was enough for old-fashioned Grannie Anita to write off all of Anastasia’s virtues. She blew the issue out of proportion, casting doubt on Anastasia’s character.
If Anastasia could get pregnant before marriage, Anita thought she must be loose, and there was a high chance she was being unfaithful. The more Grannie Anita thought about it, the angrier she got, as if Anastasia had really cheated on Herman. She made her own assumptions and jumped to conclusions.
Slamming her hand on the table, Grannie Anita said angrily, “She’s nothing but a slut. I bet the baby she’s carrying isn’t a Salstrom. I’ll have it investigated.”
Julie felt a surge of joy when she heard Grannie Anita’s suspicions, but she maintained a calm exterior, saying, “But Granny, if the baby isn’t Herman’s, then whose is it?”
“I’ll find out who the real father is, and we’ll see how that fox tries to wriggle her way out of it,” Grannie Anita declared.
“Granny, if that’s true, that would tarnish the Salstrom family name. Herman would never believe it. Even if you do have it investigated, we shouldn’t let Herman find out,” Julie suggested. “If the baby really isn’t Herman’s, what do you plan on doing?”
Grannie Anita knew how much her grandson loved Anastasia. Even if something was found out, he might not believe it. But if there was another man involved, the child in Anastasia’s womb definitely couldn’t be kept.
Grannie Anita thought Julie was too naive to be told about these dirty matters, so she simply said, “I’ll handle it.”
After hearing that, Julie felt reassured. As long as Grannie Anita had her doubts, it would be easy to fabricate a lover.
“Granny, it’s getting chilly out. Let me take you home,” Julie offered sweetly.
“That sounds lovely, dear Julie.” Grannie Anita seemed to find some comfort.
Meanwhile, Anastasia had no idea about Grannie Anita’s ill intentions. She was in the hospital parking lot seeing off Monica when Monica said, “Ana, that Grannie Anita is no pushover. She’s quite the handful.”
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