The Bound Between Us

Chapter 237

Chapter 237

Chapter 237

Before Herman made the announcement, not even Salma knew about him and Anastasia adopting Pattie.

When Herman said this, everyone displayed various expressions, and their gaze all converged on Pattie.

Katelyn was fond of the kid, but adopting Pattie and changing her last name was a big deal. She was taken aback by the news.

This was Feiman’s first time seeing Pattie. He hadn’t paid much attention to the kid until Herman brought it up, then he took a good look at Pattie. The kid was skinny, with bright eyes and delicate features.

Salma was the first to pipe up, “Ana, is this for real?”

She had been against adopting Pattie, and now it happened behind her back. Considering Anastasia’s personal situation, Salma felt a knot in her stomach about her daughter’s future.

If Herman found out Anastasia had a child before and couldn’t accept it, the family would fall apart. Anastasia would be left raising a kid alone. Even if it wasn’t her biological one, they would be back to square one.

In the past, she gave up her grandchild for the sake of Anastasia’s happiness. Now Anastasia adopted a child, wasn’t it all for nothing?

The atmosphere at the dining table suddenly became somewhat awkward. Flynn and Monica didn’t dare to speak and were unsure how to break the silence. They sat there quietly, feeling like mere spectators.

Anastasia glanced at Katelyn and Feiman’s faces, then at her mother. “It’s true. All the paperwork is done.”

Now that it was a done deal, what could Salma say? She took a look at Pattie and sighed, that was fate.

Herman patted Pattie’s head, saying, “I’ve taken a shine to this kid. I don’t have a kid, so it’s perfect for me and Anastasia to adopt this child. From now on, we’re Pattie’s parents, and it’s our responsibility to raise her.”

Feiman couldn’t hold back anymore and slammed the table. Herman shot him a stern look. Katelyn, afraid of a father-son quarrel, subtly tugged at Feiman’s sleeve, indicating he should hold his tongue until they got home.

Pattie was startled by Feiman’s outburst and instinctively nestled into Anastasia’s arms. Anastasia was puzzled by Feiman’s anger.

Katelyn said soothingly, “Let’s eat, let’s eat.”

Flynn also read the room and quickly said, “Anastasia, let me pour you a drink. Come on, let’s eat. This fish is really good.”

Although Salma felt Anastasia and Herman were out of line, she couldn’t say anything in front of everyone. Seeing Feiman slam the table, she was taken aback.

Herman put down his wine glass and said firmly, “It’s all done. This matter is settled.”

Feiman kept silent, held back by Katelyn, and didn’t say anything more.

The rest of the dinner went smoothly, except that Feiman didn’t speak at all. After dinner, Feiman gave Anastasia a pearl necklace as a gift and then left. Anastasia quickly signaled Herman to see them off.

Herman nodded and went to walk them out.

After Katelyn and the others left, Monica took Pattie to play in the kid’s room. Salma also told Anastasja, “Anastasia, you should have discussed such an important matter with us beforehand. Although your husband has no parents, his aunts and uncles are good to him. They certainly treat him as their own son. You should have informed them about such a big matter.”

Anastasia said, “We didn’t think it through.” She added, “I didn’t expect Herman’s uncle to react so strongly.”

At the gate of the residential complex, Feiman, who had been suppressing his emotions all night, finally let it all out, taking it on Herman, “Herman, you’re becoming more and more disrespectful. You didn’t inform me and your mother when you got married, now you’re adopting a child, and you didn’t tell us. You always do things first and tell us afterward. Do you really think you’re grown up and don’t need our opinions?”

“Dad, I’m sorry. Herman knew he was wrong, “Things were urgent, and I didn’t mean to disrespect you.”

Katelyn also said, “Son, you and Anastasia have been married for several months now. You will certainly have your own children in the future. We don’t object to you adopting children, but isn’t this a bit sudden? You could wait until you have your own children and then consider

adoption. Then you can adopt as many children as you want.”

Flynn, sitting in the car, didn’t interject, just hoping this wouldn’t affect him.

Herman frowned slightly and honestly said, “Mom, Dad, Anastasia and I, we won’t have our own children in the future.”

As his parents looked shocked and puzzled, Herman added, “I’m infertile.”