Salma's worst fears were confirmed. She grabbed Herman by the arm, "Has Ana gone after Grannie Anita?"
Herman's brows furrowed, "It's a possibility."
"Son, you have to find Ana. God knows what she's capable of doing in this state," Salma said, her voice trembling with anxiety.
Knowing the urgency, Herman dialed Dailey's number. Ana had left without any means of communication. Their only lead was Grannie Anita. If they could find her, they'd find Anastasia.
Meanwhile, Grannie Anita was on a shopping spree at an upscale mall. She was accompanied by a chauffeur, who was helping her pick out extravagant gifts for Julie. Grannie Anita had plans of matchmaking Julie with Joseph.
Despite a barrage of calls from Feiman and Herman, Grannie Anita didn't bother to answer. She viewed Herman as a messenger of Anastasia's wrath. Feiman was no better. Julie, on the other hand, was her ideal granddaughter—obedient, respectful, and always a pleasure to be around.
Grannie Anita picked out a necklace worth over a million dollars. She handed it to the chauffeur and said, "Ignore any calls today. My whereabouts shouldn't be known to anyone."
The last thing Grannie Anita wanted was interference from the Salstrom family in her matchmaking plans. While Devin was away, Mrs. Brown was at home. Grannie Anita intended to gauge Mrs. Brown's opinion on the matter.
"Yes, ma'am," the chauffeur responded, balancing the shopping bags in his arms.
"Now, let's get Julie some skincare products," Grannie Anita declared, dialing Julie's number. "Julie, darling, have you arrived yet? I'm at the department store. I've got a lovely necklace for you. See you soon, sweetheart."
Grannie Anita, after relieving herself, was washing her hands when she saw Anastasia's reflection in the mirror. Startled, she gasped, "What are you doing here? What do you want?"
Anastasia's icy stare was as sharp as shards of glass, piercing into Grannie Anita.
Anastasia moved closer, her eyes filled with intense loathing. Without a word, she pulled out the knife from her pocket and held it against Grannie Anita's neck. "You killed my baby. Don't you think you should pay for that? What did I ever do to you, that you'd harm an innocent, unborn child? Let's see if your blood is as red as mine, or as black as your heart."
The sharp blade cut through Grannie Anita's skin, and blood started to ooze out. Grannie Anita screamed in terror, "Help! Anastasia, you witch! Dare to lay a hand on me and you'll pay the price. Murder is a crime. Herman will divorce you when he finds out."
Anastasia, looking at the blood trickling down the knife, laughed coldly, "So, your blood is red after all. But why did you have to harm my child? I must've been mistaken. Maybe I should check if your heart is black."
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: The Bond Between Us (Anastasia and Herman)
Author pls Pls don't separate Ana and Herman once again because of Sandy. There must be an ending to Ana's sufferings!...
Yes yes yes!!! Thank you!!!...
How comes the twists are becoming uninteresting and unrealistic? Readers will prefer cleaner straight happy endings. Please don't go far beyond otherwise readers will lose interest. Time to end the story like we want it to be....
Please give us a happy ending for Anastasia and Herman with Pattie recognized as Herman's daughter, thank you!!!...
Pls update. This novel is really good....