In Chapter 1014 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 1014 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.
Anastasia caught a flicker of Julie in Layna’s eyes—that same stubborn streak, that unyielding drive to win at all costs.
She let out a sigh. “Pattie’s just too soft. I worry she’s going to get hurt.”
Memories flashed through her mind—the birthday party where Layna tore up Pattie’s painting, that time as kids when Layna left Pattie waiting alone at the train station, and the lie about not seeing her when everyone knew Pattie was still with Penny West. Even now, thinking about it sent a chill down Anastasia’s spine.
Herman didn’t seem fazed. He sat beside her, calm as ever. “Haven’t you noticed how much Pattie’s changed?” he said. “She’s like grass growing through concrete—no matter how tough things get, she finds a way. She’s like a little sun, warming up everyone around her. With a spirit like that, her future will only get brighter.”
Anastasia leaned into him, settling her head against his shoulder. “We’ve put her through so much. What kind of parents let their kid suffer like that?”
“With kids, it’s not about making up for the past,” Herman said, absentmindedly twirling her hair. “If we only focus on paying back some imaginary debt, we’ll lose our balance with all of them. That’s the real mistake. I want Pattie to run Elysian Technologies one day.”
Pattie was the eldest, after all, and Herman had always planned to guide her in that direction.
“The company’s your call,” Anastasia replied. “But Emmie and Nancy—they’ve got issues with your mom. Every visit turns into a drama.” She hesitated, then added, “Do you think your mom’s hitting menopause?”
Herman laughed. “Honestly, that’s just her. I’ve talked to her a million times. She can’t let things go. She always has to compete with your mom in front of the kids.”
Anastasia shot him a look. “So you do know.”
She’d tried to keep things polite, worried he might take it the wrong way.
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