In Chapter 360 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 360 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.
The doctor glanced at Herman and asked, “Five weeks into the pregnancy. You didn’t know?”
Herman was so shocked. His face was twitching with surprise. “My wife is pregnant? The doctors said it would be difficult for her to conceive. We never thought we’d have a child.”
“Well, difficult doesn’t mean impossible. You two are lucky,” the doctor said. “And it’s a good thing you brought her here in time. Any later, and we might not be able to save the baby. She needs to rest on bed now, avoiding stress and exertion. The first three months are crucial. And she definitely can’t drink alcohol again.”
Herman felt like he was on a roller coaster. His heart was lurching with every word the doctor said. He grasped the doctor’s hand in gratitude. “Thank you.”
Monica, who had been anxiously waiting, let out a sigh of relief. When she heard that the threatened miscarriage had been caused by drinking, she was filled with remorse. “It’s all my fault. If something happened to Anastasia or the baby, I don’t know how I could live with myself.”
She was genuinely remorseful and kept apologizing to Herman. “I’m so sorry, Herman. Go ahead, yell at me if it makes you feel better.”
“Anastasia might not even know she’s pregnant. It’s just an accident. Luckily, it ended up being a close call,” Herman said. Then he told Monica to wait while he spoke to the doctor.
Herman and the doctor retreated to his office to discuss Anastasia’s condition. She had been in a car accident before and had suffered severe damage to her lower back. Pregnancy would put a significant strain on her.
Herman asked the doctor with a serious expression, “Considering my wife’s health, is it safe for her to carry this baby? Could it endanger her?”
“Mr. Salstrom,” the doctor began, “I won’t lie to you. Your wife’s health is not good. She’s already showing signs of a threatened miscarriage. It will be challenging to keep the baby, and the strain of pregnancy will only increase as she progresses. From a medical perspective, we don’t recommend continuing the pregnancy. But the fact that she’s pregnant is miraculous. It’s really up to you two to decide.”
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