In Chapter 111 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 111 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.
Herman gifted Anastasia a swan-shaped necklace.
He put it around her neck himself and kissed her forehead, "Do you like it?"
Anastasia gently stroked the pendant and smiled, "As long as it is from you, I love it."
They'd been married for quite a while now and Herman had given her rings, necklaces, while she hadn't given him anything, which left her feeling a bit awkward.
Herman affectionately tapped her nose and seeing a thermos on the table, and asked, "What's this?"
Anastasia suddenly remembered, "Oh, this is soup my mom made for you. She wanted me to bring some home to nourish you. I went over to her place today and brought back some other food. Let me grab the tableware, wanna give it a try?"
Herman wasn't hungry, but seeing Anastasia so eager, he agreed.
"Sure, I must try my mother-in-law's cooking."
Anastasia happily fetched the tableware, poured the soup, handed him a spoon, and then sat down, propping her face with her hands, watching him eat.
She loved watching him eat. It was a visual treat for her.
Herman smiled and took a sip, "Delicious."
Anastasia pretended to be jealous, "My mom's always thinking about you. She sends all the good stuff back with me for you. People might think you're her son and I'm the outsider."
Herman chuckled, "Are you jealous?"
Anastasia played along, "Yeah."
As soon as she finished speaking, his lips suddenly covered hers.
Herman unexpectedly leaned in for a soft kiss.
She was still in a daze, and he smiled, asking, "What about now?"
Anastasia covered her face with her hands, blushing. Her reaction lightened his mood.
Seeing her flushed face, Herman's heart skipped a beat.
He put down the spoon, leaned in to her ear and said, "I think I fancy a change of taste."
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