The Bound Between Us

Chapter 409

When a husband cheats, it’s the cruelest thing for the wife to find out from someone else.

Herman’s words made him feel ashamed. “I’ll explain everything to your mom,” he promised. The

secret he had been carrying for decades weighed heavily on his heart, like a boulder. He felt breathless

under its weight.

Herman did not say anything else. He walked towards the elevator and left Eagle Corporation.

Downstairs, he ran into Katelyn, who had been following Feiman. He calmly intercepted her. “Mom,

what are you doing here?”

“I followed your father,” Katelyn replied. “Herman, your father said he was going to meet his friend, but

he drove all this way. There must be something going on. Did you see your father?”

Instead of answering, Herman asked, “Mom, did you drive here?”

Katelyn looked puzzled. “No, I didn’t.”

“I’ve had a bit of bourbon, so I can’t drive. Can you drive us out of here, mom?” Herman handed the car

keys to Katelyn and walked straight towards the car.

Katelyn held the keys, grumbling, “Herman, why are you drinking in the middle of the day? And what

were you doing here?”

“Just dealing with some stuff.” Herman got into the car. “Mom, let’s head back to the hospital. Pattie will

start fussing if she doesn’t see me.”

Katelyn didn’t think too much about it. The thought of Pattie waiting at the hospital made her forget why

she had followed Feiman in the first place. As she got into the driver’s seat, Katelyn asked, “Herman,

did you find out about Pattie being Ana’s daughter? How did it suddenly turn out that Ana is her

biological mother? Your grandma found out and caused a scene at the hospital.”

Herman frowned slightly. “Is Anastasia okay?”

“Your grandma is just tough with her words. She wouldn’t actually hurt Ana.” Katelyn started the car.

“Herman, what do you think about all this? It’s all happening so fast. I can barely keep up.”

Herman replied, “Whether Pattie is Ana’s daughter or not, it doesn’t change anything. Ana and I are

Pattie’s legal guardians.”

“You are quite open-minded, but it’s not the same. Pattie is Ana’s daughter with another man. To put it

bluntly, you’re raising someone else’s child.” Katelyn said, “It’s all so complicated. I’m confused.”

As a mother, Katelyn naturally wished her son to marry a woman with a clean past, but now it seemed

pointless to discuss it. Anastasia was carrying a baby from the Salstrom family. How could they

possibly separate now?

Besides, Katelyn was satisfied with Anastasia as her daughter-in-law, and she loved Pattie. However,

the switch from adopted daughter to biological daughter made her feel a thorn in her throat.

Herman asked, “Mom, do you like Pattie?”

Without hesitation, Katelyn answered, “I do. She’s adorable, clever and polite. She’s a joy to be around.

The best part is when she calls me Grandma. It warms my heart. It’s as sweet as eating candy.”

Herman followed up with another question, “And what about Anastasia? Are you satisfied with her as

your daughter-in-law?”

Katelyn thought for a moment before answering, “I suppose I am. If it weren’t for this situation, I would

be even more satisfied.”

“You like Pattie and you’re satisfied with Anastasia. That’s all that matters.” Herman said, “Everyone

has a past. A few years ago, I was involved with another woman.”

Katelyn was taken aback by his confession. She abruptly hit the brakes, causing both of them to jerk

forward, before being pulled back by their seatbelts. With a shocked expression, Katelyn asked, “Son,

are you serious? You’ve been with another woman before?”

Herman said, “Mom, is it so surprising? I’m a normal man.”

“If you were talking about your brother, then yes, that would be normal. But for you, that’s definitely not

normal.” Katelyn knew her son well. She immediately became curious. “Who was she? How come I

never heard about her? Does Ana know? Women can be very sensitive about their men’s past

relationships. Ana is pregnant. You better not upset her.”

Just moments ago, Katelyn had some mixed feelings towards Anastasia, but now she was fiercely

protective.

Herman chuckled. “See, mom, you’re still siding with your daughter-in-law.”