In Chapter 443 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 443 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.
Struggling to wake up from her nightmare, Anastasia felt trapped in a swirling, crimson fog that was as eerie as it was terrifying.
She was drenched in sweat, her brow furrowed deeply, when the sharp ring of her cell phone yanked her back to reality.
Blinking her eyes open, she found herself covered in cold sweat. She quickly flicked on the bedside lamp, seeking solace in its warm glow.
As she looked around the room, she realized she had just escaped a horrendous nightmare.
Her phone chimed again with the tone of a new message. It was from an unknown number.
With a sense of dread, Anastasia picked up her phone and read the chilling message: “Be careful of your belly.”
Her heart pounded, and the lingering fear from her nightmare, combined with a sudden ache in her abdomen, filled her with terror.
When Anastasia tried to call the number back, it was unreachable.
Consumed by fear, she gently rubbed her belly and whispered to her unborn child, “Don’t worry, baby, Mama’s here to protect you. I can’t wait to meet you.”
She didn’t dare share this with Herman, who was swamped with work at the factory. She couldn’t bring herself to burden him with her fears.
She decided to stay indoors for a while, focusing on nurturing her pregnancy. As for the ominous message, she’d discuss it with Herman when he returned from Shanghai.
That night, Anastasia couldn’t sleep. Her fear kept her wide awake.
The next morning, she looked pale and drained. When Salma came to call her for breakfast, she noticed Anastasia’s poor condition. “Ana, didn’t you sleep well last night? You look awful. I’ll call the doctor.”
“Nightmare, Mom. Kept me awake,” Anastasia replied wearily. “Can you take Pattie to school today?”
“Rest at home, dear. I’ll take Pattie to school,” Salma assured her.
After breakfast, Pattie, as she did every morning, came to say goodbye to Anastasia and her unborn sibling.
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