The Bond Between Us ( Anastasia and Herman) novel Chapter 678

With a reassuring nod from Anastasia, Pattie finally found the courage to reach out and touch her newborn siblings' tiny hands.

Katelyn suggested using some alcohol to sanitize, but Feiman nudged her, hinting that it wasn't the best time for such comments—it would just come off as a bit too much.

Pattie, feeling the soft, small hands of her siblings, beamed with delight and gestured how adorable they were.

Anastasia smiled warmly, “They’re still so young. Before you know it, they’ll be running around, playing with you.”

Herman chimed in, “Pattie, as their big sister, it’s up to you to set the example. If they get out of line, you’ll need to guide them. Show them what it means to be a responsible older sibling.”

Hearing this made Salma and Monica feel at ease. As long as Herman treated Pattie with the same love and attention, Katelyn’s attitude didn’t seem to matter as much.

In reality, Katelyn was just being overly cautious, always with the children's best interests at heart.

Pattie, overjoyed, asked, “Do the twins have names yet?”

Herman replied, “Yes, the boy is Jamie, but we call him Jamie Jr., and the girl is Emily, or Emmie for short.”

Unable to resist, Pattie gently touched her siblings' tiny hands and feet again. The babies seemed to enjoy their sister’s affection, their little hands waving about joyfully.

This heartwarming scene brought joy to Anastasia. There’s nothing better than having the family together.

Monica, smiling, said, “Let me hold Emmie. Ana, doesn’t she look just like Pattie did as a baby?”

Salma took a closer look and agreed, “She really does.”

Salma vividly remembered what Pattie looked like as a newborn.

Herman suggested, “Ana needs her rest to recover. Mom, why don’t you take the twins home? They’re discharged, and there’s no need for everyone to stay here. I’ll take care of Ana.”

Katelyn agreed, “Alright, I’ll take the kids back to our place. This way, Ana can rest without worry, and you won’t be distracted.”

Herman intended for the twins to go back to Southridge Estates, with Salma and the nannies taking care of them, but Katelyn instead brought them to Salstrom Manor.

Anastasia and Herman learned of the change later. Salma, feeling left out, didn’t argue with Katelyn’s decision, choosing to focus on the positive—Katelyn clearly adored the twins.

Anastasia, still in the hospital and unable to care for the babies herself, didn’t see any issue, unaware of Katelyn's possessiveness over the children.

In Anastasia’s mind, Katelyn had always been a supportive mother-in-law, generous and unjudgmental about her past.

Once everyone had left, Monica seized the opportunity to warn Anastasia, “Ana, have you noticed how your mother-in-law is a bit too involved with the twins? She’s taking over everything. If you’re not careful, you might end up having no say in your own children’s lives.”