The Bound Between Us

Chapter 416
Grannie Anita had always been a stone-cold statue when it came to Anastasia. Her disapproval was always apparent. But today,
there was a marked difference in her demeanor. Not only was she acknowledging Anastasia, she was also showing genuine
concern.
Herman and Anastasia exchanged a knowing glance. Herman, with a warm smile, guided Anastasia to her seat.
Katelyn, visibly ecstatic, chimed in, “I’ve specially prepared a delicious chicken soup for you, Ana. I’ll go fetch it.”
Flynn, sitting opposite Herman, chuckled, “Bro, you have no idea. Before you two got home, Grannie has mentioned several
times how eager she is for a great-grandchild.”
Grannie Anita, feigning embarrassment, lightly tapped Flynn with her walking stick and shot him a stern look. “Can’t you keep
your mouth shut for once?”
Flynn laughed heartily, “Look, Grannie is shy.”
Grannie Anita turned to Anastasia and asked, “When was your last prenatal check-up? What did the doctor say? Boy or girl?”
“Just the day before yesterday. Everything is normal,” Anastasia responded earnestly. “We didn’t check the gender.”
Herman added, “It doesn’t matter if it’s a boy or a girl.”
Grannie Anita nodded in agreement. Her previous preference for boys was now absent. “Herman, this is your first child. Whether
it’s a boy or a girl, it’s all the same. I was just asking. As long as the baby’s healthy, that’s good. Anastasia, eat up. Pregnant
women are prone to low blood sugar. Don’t starve yourself.”
“Thank you, Grannie,” Anastasia sighed in relief.
Anastasia realized that Grannie Anita’s change in attitude was due to familial bonds. The old lady’s stubbornness was a
manifestation of her love, and so was her letting go of prejudice.
Katelyn presented the chicken soup. “Ana, have a taste.”
“Mom, only Ana gets it?” Flynn joked, “Looks like Herman and I are out of favor.”

Katelyn rolled her eyes at Flynn. “You’re a grown man. Why do you need chicken soup? If you want it, bring me a daughter-in-
law.”
Flynn, holding a plate of pasta, retorted, “I’ll stick with my pasta then.”
Katelyn laughed, “You’re hopeless.”
The atmosphere during the meal was amicable, and Anastasia felt no pressure. She leaned towards Herman and whispered,
“Where’s your Dad?”
Just as she finished her sentence, Feiman’s voice echoed from outside, “Herman, Ana, you’re here.”
Feiman, beaming from ear to ear, held a bouquet of flowers as he walked towards Katelyn. “For you, darling.”
Katelyn’s smile faded at Feiman’s appearance. “Find a vase yourself,” she said. Her tone was neither cold nor warm. She
showed no intention of accepting the flowers.
Ever since Katelyn found out about Feiman’s illegitimate child, she had been giving him the cold shoulder. Despite his numerous
attempts to mend their relationship, nothing seemed to work.
Katelyn neither cried nor yelled. She simply ignored Feiman, treating him as if he didn’t exist. This was far more torturous for
him.
Feiman seemed to have grown accustomed to the cold treatment. A hint of disappointment flashed across his face before he sat
down to eat.
Grannie Anita glanced at Feiman and muttered, “Hopeless.”
Feiman said nothing to defend himself.
Caught in the middle of their parents’ dispute, the younger generations found it hard to intervene. Herman remained silent,
focusing on serving Anastasia the best parts of the meal.
After dinner, Feiman tried to charm Katelyn with various methods.
Herman and Anastasia sat in the living room, watching TV. Herman peeled an apple for Anastasia, cutting it into heart-shaped
pieces.

Anastasia couldn’t help but smile as she took the apple pieces. Flynn teased, “Are you trying to feed us lovey-dovey vibes? I just
had dinner, and I can’t eat anymore!”
Herman retorted, “Go away, single man.”
Grannie Anita, watching from the background, felt a pang of sympathy seeing her beloved grandson catering to Anastasia. She
put on a smile and approached Anastasia. “Anastasia, it’s getting late. Why don’t you stay the night?”
Grannie Anita wasn’t genuinely concerned about Anastasia’s pregnancy. It was all an act to lower Herman and Anastasia’s
guards. Over the past few months, Grannie Anita had been busy. She had hired a private investigator and found evidence of
Anastasia’s infidelity. She was convinced that the child in Anastasia’s belly was not Herman’s.