The Bond Between Us (Anastasia and Herman) novel Chapter 691

Herman had just shared his conversation with Katelyn with Anastasia.

Anastasia sighed, "You know, talking to her like that is only going to upset her. She's still our elder, and you were pretty harsh."

She also worried that Katelyn might think Anastasia was the one pushing Herman to speak that way.

"She'll need to adjust," Herman said, furrowing his brow. "Ever since the baby arrived, my mom's been making some unreasonable demands."

"I'll keep an eye on the baby; you go talk to your mom," Anastasia said, setting aside the baby clothes she was folding, and went to find Katelyn.

Katelyn had been miffed about a previous disagreement over a protective charm, and her actions over the past few days hadn't sat well with Anastasia. Still, family is family, and it’s important to communicate rather than just point fingers.

Katelyn, having been scolded by Herman, was sitting in the gazebo in the backyard, wiping away tears. She couldn't figure out why everything she did lately seemed wrong.

She thought she was doing it for the baby's sake, arranging for Sandy and Tavon to stay over, trying not to let Anastasia lose face.

Seeing Katelyn from afar, teary-eyed, Anastasia remembered all the kindness Katelyn had shown her since marrying Herman. The minor tiffs they’d had seemed trivial now.

Anastasia approached, "Mom, the mosquitoes by the pond are terrible, let's go inside."

Katelyn turned away, drying her eyes, not wanting Anastasia to see her crying.

"I'll sit here a bit longer, Ana. You go back inside and look after the little one."

"Upset, Mom?" Anastasia sat down, reaching for Katelyn's hand with a smile, "Herman is your son, and you know how he is. Part of this is on me. I should've asked who was coming and sorted out accommodations. I admit, I'm not Sandy's biggest fan, but as hosts, we need to show some hospitality. It's just one night, and I'm not blaming you. If I said or did anything wrong, let's not hold grudges."

Navigating the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship was proving to be a delicate dance for Anastasia. Every word and action needed careful thought, alongside managing her own emotions and when to compromise.