The Bound Between Us

Chapter 420
For the past several months, Grannie Anita had been trying to persuade Anastasia to visit her home. She had been asking Flynn
about Anastasia’s condition, hoping that Flynn would deliver the message to Anastasia and Herman that she was slowly
accepting her future great-grandchild.
Last night, with Herman around, Grannie Anita couldn’t find the opportunity to act, but now she finally had the chance. She
wasn’t about to let it slip away.
Grannie Anita wasn’t afraid of her plan being exposed. Her first move was to eliminate the unborn child. She believed that her
grandson would understand her intentions once her ploy was revealed.
Grannie Anita didn’t want to expose Anastasia right now, not only because she was afraid of alerting Anastasia and Herman, but
also because she feared they wouldn’t believe her, rendering her efforts useless.
Grannie Anita slipped an abortion-inducing pill into a glass of water, followed by sugar. This was a potent drug she had procured
from abroad. She knew that once Anastasia consumed it, it wouldn’t take long for the unborn child to be expelled.
Once all was prepared, Grannie Anita carried the glass to the dining room, where Anastasia was having her meal. Katelyn was
showing Anastasia some new baby clothes she had bought, and the two were chatting and laughing among themselves.
“Anastasia, have some water,” Grannie Anita said. Her smile was warm and motherly as she offered the glass to Anastasia.
Anastasia was taken aback. “Grandma, thank you for bringing me water.”
“You’re carrying the future of the Salstrom family. It’s my duty to ensure you’re comfortable,” Grannie Anita replied. Her tone was
light and jovial. “Anastasia, drink up. I’ve realized the error of my past ways. Nothing is more important than harmony within the
family.”
With Grannie Anita herself offering her water, Anastasia had no reason to refuse. However, she was taken aback by the elder
woman’s words. The stubborn Grannie Anita was accepting her and even serving her water? Something felt off to Anastasia, so
she hesitated to drink the water.
Sensing Anastasia’s hesitation, Grannie Anita urged her, “Anastasia, drink up.”
“Thank you, Grandma,” Anastasia replied, taking the glass.

Katelyn, seeing Grannie Anita’s change, encouraged Anastasia, “Ana, drink up.”
With Katelyn’s assurance, Anastasia decided to drink the water. She reasoned that Grannie Anita would never harm her own
great-grandchild.
Just as she was about to take a sip, Anastasia noticed a strange smell. Ever since she had become pregnant, her sense of smell
had become more sensitive.
For some inexplicable reason, she didn’t dare to drink the water and pretended to accidentally drop the glass onto the floor. The
glass shattered, and Grannie Anita’s face turned green with shock and anger.
Anastasia noticed Grannie Anita’s expression, more certain that something was wrong with the water.
“I’m sorry, Grandma,” Anastasia apologized. “The baby just kicked. I was so surprised that I lost hold of the glass.”
Katelyn quickly led Anastasia away from the broken glass. “Ana, be careful not to step on the shards. Sierra, come clean this
up.”
Despite her inner turmoil, Grannie Anita managed to maintain a calm facade. “It’s just water. Be careful. Don’t get hurt.”
“I should be going. I have a meeting with a friend,” Anastasia excused herself, eager to leave the Salstrom Manor.
“Alright, I’ll have the chauffeur drive you,” Katelyn replied.
Once she was safely away from the manor, Anastasia felt a wave of relief. However, she couldn’t shake off her uneasiness. She
couldn’t believe that Grannie Anita would harm her own great-grandchild.
Despite her suspicions, Anastasia didn’t dare to confide in Herman. Instead, she decided to share her concerns with Monica at
the beauty salon.
When Monica heard about Grannie Anita’s odd behavior, she was shocked. “Ana, do you think she is possessed? She didn’t
seem too happy when she found out you were pregnant.”
“That’s what’s bothering me too,” Anastasia admitted. “Do you think she would harm my unborn child? The water smelled
strange. It wasn’t just normal water.”