The Bond Between Us novel Chapter 190

They’d got a family event coming up.

The first half was for the kiddos to strut their stuff. The preschool teachers wanted the kids to show their parents all the good stuff they'd been up to. After all, parents had forked over a hefty chunk of change for their kids' education, so the school had to give them something in return.

Next up was a parent-child game designed to strengthen the bond between parents and their little ones. It was a bit of a workout for the parents. They had to lift up their kids using a small blanket, and then the kids grabbed toys. Whoever grabbed the most toys won.

This was Herman's first time at something like this. At his company, he was the big kahuna, calling the shots while the underlings scrambled to make it happen. But here at preschool, for his little Pattie, he had to roll with it and played along with the teachers' games.

After the event, Pattie was over the moon. Her infectious laughter had Herman grinning like a fool. When Pattie got her prize, she excitedly offered it to Herman. "This is for you. Please give it to Ana. She'll be tickled pink."

Herman chuckled and pinched Pattie's chubby cheek. The food at school must’ve been good. Pattie had put on a bit of weight, and her skin was smooth and glowing. Her eyes were sparkling, and she was getting prettier by the day.

Herman asked, "Did you have fun today?"

"Loads of fun, but..." Pattie sounded a little disappointed. "It would've been even better if Ana came."

Herman promised, "When she wakes up, and there's an event next time, I'll bring her along."

"Okay!" Pattie nodded enthusiastically. "Pinky promise?"

"Sure." Herman smiled, they make a pinky promise, then he said, "I have to head to the hospital now."