In Chapter 112 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 112 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.
Anastasia clung to Herman's waist, her face pressed against his chest, whispering, "I'm scared."
What happened this morning scared Anastasia, as did Monica and Salma's strange behavior.
But she still didn't want to lie to him.
She continued, "As a couple, we should be honest with each other and trust each other. Herman, I don't remember losing any memory, nor do I know if that memory affects our current life, I just want you to know."
He had the right to know all this.
Anastasia's words made Herman feel guilty.
He hadn't been entirely honest with Anastasia.
Herman hesitated for a moment, about to speak, when he heard Anastasia say, "Herman, I love our life now and I'm really grateful for the happiness you bring me. I hope we can keep living like this, simple is best."
What he had been about to say was forced back down.
He tentatively asked, "Don't you wish that one day I could be rich? Maybe one day I'll be very wealthy, and you can have all the pretty clothes, luxury items, big house, everything you want."
"I don't want those." Anastasia shook her head, looked at him and half-jokingly half-seriously said, "There's always a price to pay for what you get, if you become very rich and then you don't need me, or you're often not home, busy with social gatherings, then no amount of money can make me happy."
The idea of a man turning bad once he had money scared Anastasia. She was worried, feeling insecure and uneasy.
Herman was good-looking, if he also became very rich, then he would attract many suitors.
Herman laughed at her words, "Don't worry, I won't leave you, I promise."
Whether Herman could love her and only her for a lifetime or not, Anastasia felt extremely happy at that moment.
These sweet words made her feel like every cell in her body was soaked in candy, filled with sweetness.
Anastasia laughed, "But we better have a house, Gianna said that it's hard for kids to go to school these days, kindergarten tuition is a hundred grand a year, if you don't have a house in a good neighborhood, you can't go to a good school."
Herman looked at her tenderly, "I think you're hinting at something."
"What am I hinting at?" Anastasia didn't have any other intentions, she was just being literal.
He smiled slightly, "Are you trying to tell me you want to have a baby?"
Anastasia's face instantly turned red, "No."
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