The Bond Between Us novel Chapter 248

According to Anastasia, the doctors conducted some allergy tests on Pattie. It turns out that Pattie was indeed allergic to cilantro.

After nearly an hour of medical hustle and bustle and some medication, Pattie's allergic reaction was finally under control. However, her stomach was empty, and she was weak as a kitten, looking quite pitiful. As the doctors wheeled Pattie out of the ER, Anastasia's eyes instantly welled up.

She was scared out of her wits, thinking that Pattie was in real danger. Seeing Pattie come out of the ER safe and sound, her heart finally settled back into place. Herman also breathed a sigh of relief. From their home to the hospital and through the nerve-wracking hour, both Herman and Anastasia felt like they were on an emotional roller coaster. They realized they still had a lot to learn when it came to taking care of a child.

Back in the ward, Anastasia gave Pattie some lemon saltwater to revive her, while Herman went to get some light food to fill her up.

Seeing Pattie was okay, Anastasia finally stepped out into the corridor to call Salma and let her know everything was fine. "She's okay. She's allergic to cilantro. The doctor said it's a good thing we got her here in time, or it could've been really bad." Anastasia said.

After this, Anastasia decided there would be zero cilantro in their house.

Salma breathed a sigh of relief, "Glad to hear she's okay. I was scared silly, who would've thought Pattie would be allergic to cilantro? What a curveball."

Anastasia thought it was quite a coincidence that Herman was also allergic to cilantro. It was not usual she met someone allergic to cilantro; even the doctor said it was usually hereditary. They chalked it up to coincidence, but it seemed like fate had chosen Pattie to be a part of their family.

After hanging up, Anastasia splashed some cold water on her face in the restroom. She was so scared earlier that her palms were sweaty, and she had some of Pattie's vomit on her. After cleaning up, she looked at herself in the mirror, took a deep breath, dried her face, and returned to the ward.

Herman had already put Pattie to bed and was sitting by her side, holding her hand and looking at her with eyes full of love. Seeing this, Anastasia felt a pang of sadness. Herman must want a child of his own too. She went over, hugged him from behind, and apologized, "Herman, I'm sorry I can't give you a child."

She really wanted to have his baby and had even prepared for it. But life loves to play tricks on people, and she was diagnosed as infertile.

Herman held her hand and said softly, "Having you and Pattie is more than enough for me, Anastasia. There's something I've been meaning to tell you."

He turned around and looked at her tenderly, "I don't plan on having any more children. Pattie is enough for us. I've also talked to my family about this, and they respect my decision."

Anastasia was shocked, "Why? I thought you loved kids. Why?" She thought about her infertility and her recent hospitalization. Did Herman already know about her infertility?

Anastasia was torn. She said, "I'm sorry, I've been meaning to tell you that I..."

She was about to confess her infertility when he interrupted, "I'm sterile."

Anastasia stared at him in disbelief, thinking she must have heard him wrong, "What?"

He repeated, "I'm sterile, Anastasia. I can't give you a child, and I'm sorry. I found out during a company health check that I'm infertile. It's almost impossible for me to have children."

His words left Anastasia stunned. Rather than feeling relieved, she felt life was being unfair to her. Why was fate so cruel?