In Chapter 369 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 369 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.
Pattie, who was already emotionally scarred, was more sensitive than the average child and had a lack of security. What she feared most was abandonment.
Anastasia felt a pang in her heart, pulling Pattie into her arms. “No, darling. Mom will always love you. I won’t abandon you.”
Salma grumbled irritably, “That old woman! How could she say such a thing to a child?”
Angry as she was, Salma didn’t have the nerve to confront Cynthia, who was her own sister after all.
Herman held Pattie’s little hand, saying, “Now you have my surname. Your name is Paradise. You are my daughter. Remember that, nobody can change it. Hold your head high and have confidence in life, okay? You’re our pride.”
Pattie nodded, not fully understanding but gradually stopping her tears. “Daddy, I won’t cry anymore.” She was their daughter, their pride. She needed to be confident, not inferior.
“Alright, alright, let’s eat. We’re all hungry,” Salma called everyone to dinner.
Pattie was no longer timid and obedient.
After dinner, Katelyn and Feiman left first. Anastasia, feeling sleepy, went to her room for a nap.
Feeling reassured with Anastasia at home, Herman went to the office.
Salma took Pattie for a walk around the neighborhood. Just as they reached the playground, Salma saw Tavon approaching.
Tavon, carrying bags of health products, noticed Salma and approached her with a smile. “Salma, you’re here,” Tavon laughed. “I came to see Ana. I was in Willowbrook for a few days, and just got back today. I heard Ana’s pregnant, isn’t she? That’s fantastic. Our daughter’s really made us proud.”
Salma frowned. “What do you mean by ‘our daughter’? She’s my daughter. Tavon, just leave.”
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