The Bond Between Us (Anastasia and Herman) novel Chapter 436

Gianna’s emotions were a tangled mess, impossible to articulate.

“Hey, how about we head downstairs?” Anastasia suggested. “I had Katie prep some fruit for us.”

“Sure,” Gianna replied, her eyes drifting toward Herman’s study.

With one hand on her aching back and the other gripping the railing, Anastasia cautiously descended the long staircase. Each step seemed like a mountain to climb with her awkwardly heavy belly.

Gianna followed a step behind, her gaze fixed on Anastasia’s back. A dark thought flickered through her mind: What if Anastasia fell? Would the baby survive?

As the thought flashed by, Gianna’s hand moved almost on its own...

Just a slight push, and Anastasia would tumble down the stairs.

But before Gianna’s hand could make contact, Katie’s voice rang out from the bottom of the stairs. “Madam, the fruit is ready.”

Startled, Gianna quickly pulled her hand back and pretended to assist Anastasia instead. “Let me help you.”

“Thanks,” Anastasia said, completely unaware of Gianna’s fleeting malice.

In the living room, Anastasia urged Gianna to join her in enjoying the fresh fruit. Gianna, however, only nibbled on a few pieces before making an excuse to leave.