The Bound Between Us

Chapter 40

As Herman was lost in the memory of that dream, Flynn shot him another message: “Dude, you’ve been sleeping in the other room. You think my sis–in–law might get the wrong idea?”

Would Anastasia really misunderstand? Herman recalled her reaction earlier.

A few minutes later.

For some reason, he found himself standing outside Anastasia’s room. He wanted to knock a few times but ultimately held back.

The next day

Herman heard Anastasia getting up in her room, so he got up too.

“Good morning”

Herman greeted her warmly.

“Good morning” Anastasia didn’t seem to care. She just smiled and walked straight to the kitchen to make breakfast, business as usual.

Herman wanted to say more, but he didn’t get the chance. He picked up his cup and purposely went to the water cooler to fill it up.

door. As Herman filled his cup, he sneaked a glance at Anastasia.

cutting tomatoes with toast on the

cup to the living room, and after a while, he went back to the water cooler to fill it

did this three times, but Anastasia

and asked, “Did you get everything ready for your

making the plate, was startled

asked, “Uh, yes, everything’s

“Herman seemed a bit uncomfortable. He pretended to

As long as Herman didn’t go back to his room, Anastasia could see him from

a bit puzzled, Anastasia finished making the sandwiches and brought them out. “Herman, the breakfast is ready. Let’s have sandwiches today. Try it and see if it’s as good as the one you made last time.”

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and started eating happily. “Duncan told me last night that his child found a suitable bone marrow donor and the operation is free.

accurate, I wish you success in your interview today.”

your words,

can do it.” Herman

“If I pass the interview,

department is different from yours, and our offices are not at the same place. Herman explained, “I spend most of my time in the park, not in the office building The company’s divisions are very clear, with each floor of the office building having a clear division of labor. Jewelry is only a part of Elysian Technologies‘ business. The location of your interview today is the Elysian Tower, but your workspace will not be in this building, it will be in