The Bound Between Us

Chapter 10

Herman parked the car at the hospital entrance, waiting as Anastasia helped Salma out. He hopped out of the car too, lending a hand to open the door. As Anastasia climbed in, he shielded her head with his hand to prevent her from bumping it

Salma saw all this, and her face broke into a satisfied smile.

Back in the driver’s seat, Herman said, “Anastasia, it’s one in the afternoon now. Your mom might be hungry. The doctor told us to feed her regularly. How about we grab a bite now?

Herman was really thoughtful, Anastasia hadn’t even thought about this.

“Sounds good, you decide.”

“Alright.”

Herman started the car, and half an hour later, they pulled up at a swanky restaurant.

Anastasia eyed the plush interior and whispered, “Isn’t this place gonna cost an arm and a leg?”

She had just bought a car, and money was tight. Besides, she usually ate at home to save money. When she did eat out, she’d eye the place first. If it looked fancy, she’d chicken out

a prime Riverdale real

our first date, so we can eat a bit fancy. You’ve already saved me wedding expenses, so

there, and Herman had said his piece, so Anastasia didn’t protest. She helped Salma inside.

a private room booked. The three of them headed upstairs. Anastasia was

seated, Herman said, “Order whatever you like.”

with a couple of waiters, but Herman had them leave, fearing Anastasia would

and said, “Just order a few

and hated to waste money. Even if her son–in–law was treating

“Yeah, Mom, I

well. But when she saw the prices on the menu, she felt the urge to

reaction and guessed what she was thinking. “Let me

about we go somewhere else?

We can get half

in surprise, “Isn’t that like using the company’s money for free? Won’t that cause trouble if

using company money for personal expenses. She was surprised because she hadn’t expected the seemingly competent

was amused by Anastasia’s reaction. “I was just joking with you, no need to get