In Chapter 437 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 437 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.
The mention of abortion pills made Katie's face go as white as a ghost; she couldn't even think about taking them.
"Ma'am... Mrs. Salstrom," Katie stuttered, "Are you sure about this? An abortion pill for Miss Anastasia? She's pregnant, this... this can't be right."
Katie's words were all over the place. She couldn't wrap her head around why Grannie Anita would want to get rid of a potential Salstrom heir. That was her great-grandchild, after all.
Grannie Anita spoke with authority, "Take it. This pill is meant to get rid of the baby Anastasia is carrying, which isn't a Salstrom. Katie, you've been with us for years, have I ever treated you unfairly? Now I'm asking you to do this for me, to get rid of the child Anastasia's carrying. That’s not too much to ask, is it?"
Grannie Anita had sneaked back from the countryside just to get rid of the child in Anastasia's womb.
"No, no, no..." Katie waved her hands, panic written all over her face, "Mrs. Salstrom, why? That's your great-grandchild. How could you even think of doing this?"
"The child in Anastasia's belly isn't a Salstrom," Grannie Anita said with a heavy heart, "Katie, this is a family disgrace. We can't let Anastasia give birth to that child in our family. If that happens, we lose everything. The vast Salstrom fortune would end up with outsiders."
Katie was dumbfounded. "Miss Anastasia cheated?"
"Absolutely, I had it investigated myself," Grannie Anita confirmed. "Katie, because of Anastasia, my grandson has distanced himself from me. She won't trust anything I give her. I need you to make sure she takes this pill without her knowing. It's a secret between us."
"Mrs. Salstrom, I can't do this. This... this isn't right," Katie was terrified. Even if the child wasn't a Salstrom, she couldn't go against her conscience.
Grannie Anita grabbed Katie's hand firmly, pushing the pill into her palm. Her weary eyes bored into Katie's. "Katie, if you do this for me, I'll give you $300,000. Think about your daughter, your husband."
Katie was taken aback. How did Grannie Anita know about her financial troubles?
Katie couldn't process the complexity of the situation. Faced with Grannie Anita's pressure and temptation, her resolve began to waver.
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