In Chapter 410 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 410 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.
Katelyn shot her eldest son an incredulous look. “That’s not the same, Herman. What happened with Ana was before you two got married, and now she’s carrying your child. She’s having a tough time and needs to maintain a positive mood. She can’t handle any shocks. I remember when I was pregnant with you, I nearly had a miscarriage because of your grandmother’s harsh words.”
Mentioning the past still left a bitter taste in Katelyn’s heart.
“Your grandmother was never happy with me.” Katelyn continued, “She kept pushing your father to divorce me and find another woman. She made me so angry that I nearly had a miscarriage. I had to stay in the hospital for a week to protect the baby. That’s how we got you, Herman. Pregnant women can’t be stressed.”
“Mom, you’ve been through a lot,” Herman said, observing his mother. He hadn’t looked at her closely in a while, and he noticed the fine lines around her eyes. She was no longer youthful.
He never knew how hard and dangerous it was for a woman to bear a child until Anastasia got pregnant. When the doctor said that there was a high chance neither Anastasia nor the baby would survive, he realized it. Despite medical advances, childbirth still carried the risk of death.
Her son’s sudden sentimentality had Katelyn’s eyes welling up. Katelyn smiled and patted her son. “That’s good to know. Things are different now. You’re married, and you’ve chosen the right wife.”
She remembered how cold and reserved Herman used to be. He didn’t talk too much, and it was very hard to communicate with him. But now, things were different. Katelyn had noticed the changes in Herman over the past few months.
Thinking of Joseph’s existence, Herman began to worry. He was unsure how his mother would react when she learned about it.
“Herman, you said you had a past relationship. When was that? What was her name?” Katelyn hadn’t forgotten about that.
“I don’t know,” Herman confessed. “It was a prank by Collin and his friends. I was so drunk. I don’t remember the girl’s name or what she looked like.”
“Son, that makes you a jerk,” Katelyn exclaimed, playfully smacking Herman. “You can’t just use and discard women. What if that girl got into trouble because of you? Herman, I never thought you’d be the type to have one-night stands.”
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