The Bond Between Us ( Anastasia and Herman) novel Chapter 676

Salma was pretty worried about Pattie's future. After Monica dropped her off at Southridge Estates, she hung around for a bit before heading out.

Salma made her way upstairs to the kids' room and found Pattie sitting on the floor, totally absorbed in her drawing. It was a picture of a happy family of five—mom, dad, two little siblings, and Pattie right in the middle.

With a warm smile, Salma praised her, "Pattie, you're really talented! This looks fantastic."

Pattie put down her crayon and signed eagerly, "Grandma, I want to play with my brother and sister."

"Once they're out of the hospital, you can play with them all you want. They're just little and need a bit more care for now," Salma assured her, adding, "You're such a smart girl, Pattie."

Salma couldn't shake the guilt she felt about the tough times Pattie had been through, all because of a mistake she made years ago.

Just then, Liana came in, giving Salma a friendly nod, "Aunt Salma, I'm here for Pattie's lesson."

"Ms. Liana’s here," Salma said with a smile, "Go ahead and start Pattie's lesson."

Liana, showing concern, asked, "Aunt Salma, how's the lady of the house? Did she have the baby?"

"Yes, twins—a boy and a girl."

Liana beamed with joy, "Congratulations, Aunt Salma! You're a grandma again!"

Watching the sleeping babies, Herman felt a mix of emotions, especially with Anastasia still in critical condition.

"Look at Jamie, he looks just like you did as a baby. And Emily, she's got more of Ana," Katelyn said, revealing the twins' names.

As Herman reached out to touch Emily's tiny hand, Katelyn reminded him, "Wash and disinfect your hands first."

Herman paused, surprised, while Feiman joked about Katelyn's meticulousness, "Your mom sprayed me down with disinfectant."

Herman didn't quite agree with all the precautions, believing kids needed to build their natural defenses, "They need to get used to the real world without being kept in a bubble." Ignoring the strict rules, he gently touched his daughter's hand.