The Bound Between Us

Chapter 32

Chapter 32

Anastasia popped open the box, revealing a pair of rings.

She looked at Herman and instantly got the gist

He said, “These are our wedding rings. We didn’t have time to buy them when we registered for our marriage, now I want to make up for that”

“When did you buy these?” Anastasia asked, touched.

Though she didn’t really care much about having a wedding ring, his thoughtfulness made her heart flutter.

bought them yesterday” Herman grabbed her hand, picked up the female ring from the box, and put it on her

Under the soft glow of the candle, his present, along with the bowl of pasta, created a romantic atmosphere.

He said, “Anastasia, I hope our marriage can last forever”

He didn’t make any passionate declarations or sweet talk, but this sincere expression was enough to move anyone

Their marriage was a hasty decision, but they both wished for it to last.

“Mhm “Anastasia nodded.

He chuckled and put on his own ring Let’s eat, the food’s getting cold.”

Maybe because of the gift, or maybe because of the romantic atmosphere, Anastasia felt like this was the best pasta she’d ever had. In that moment, she felt so happy to be with Herman,

Herman was gentle and refined, making her feel comfortable when she was with him.

The next morning.

Anastasia woke up early, she was going to the market to buy groceries for lunch As she was about to change her shoes to go out, Herman woke up. “Where are you off to this early?”

I’m going to the market to buy groceries for lunch. Did you forget my mom is coming over for lunch today? Oh, did you invite your relatives?”

I’ve already called them, Herman said. “Wait for me, I’ll change and go with you.”

help, so they went to the market together. On the

what to buy, while Herman helped carry the bags. It was Herman’s first time in such a bustling

returned home to

the previous electricity issue, Herman had called Flynn to

helped out. Just because Herman was rich and didn’t

couldn’t

was stewing pork knuckles so Herman went to open the door. It was

to see Herman

you’re cooking? Katelyn asked, surprised.

shocked, he gave Herman a once–over and then gave him a thumbs up,

want to stay for lunch, be careful of what

laughed. “Got it.”

“Herman, who’s at the

back. “It’s

by Katelyn. “Anastasia, let

was dressed casually, not as elegant as

can handle this,” Anastasia said, smiling. “Herman, go keep Ms. Katelyn company.”

with a look from Herman, Katelyn went to rest in the living

at home, munching on

long after, Salma and Monica arrived. It was their first time, and they weren’t familiar with the route, so Herman went downstairs to pick them up. Monica, knowing that Herman was the CEO of Elysian Technologies, was no longer as casual as

company, with such a high social status, was living in a three–bedroom apartment and

double–checking and seeing Katelyn, Herman’s mother,

secretly observing Katelyn’s attitude towards Anastasia. Katelyn seemed friendly towards Anastasia and was very warm towards Salma, which

“Ana, I need to use the restroom, where’s your room?”

was occupied by Flynn, Monica, in a hurry, had

have a restroom.” Anastasia turned to Herman. “Can we use your

Herman nodded. “Sure.”

brief conversation surprised

Your room? Didn’t they share

slept in separate rooms?

and

took Monica to the restroom in the master bedroom.

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