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.”

went to the market together. On the

familiar with the local market, she knew exactly what to buy, while Herman helped carry the

buying everything, they quickly returned home to start

previous electricity issue, Herman had called Flynn

in the kitchen, while Herman helped out. Just because Herman was rich and didn’t need to

couldn’t

was stewing pork knuckles so Herman went to open the door. It was Katelyn and Flynn, they were

see Herman

Katelyn asked, surprised.

gave Herman a once–over and then gave him a thumbs up, “Herman, you’re a model

“If you want to stay for lunch, be careful of what

laughed. “Got it.”

from the kitchen, “Herman, who’s

shouted back. “It’s me.”

Katelyn. “Anastasia, let

casually, not

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

Herman, Katelyn went to rest in

munching on chips in the living room.

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 before, she seemed a bit

was living in a three–bedroom apartment and even helping out in the

double–checking and seeing Katelyn, Herman’s mother, she would’ve thought she

Anastasia and was very warm towards Salma, which made her even more suspicious,

Monica needed to use the bathroom. “Ana, I

in a hurry, had to use the

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

Herman nodded. “Sure.”

brief conversation

room? Your room? Didn’t they share a room?

this mean they slept in separate rooms?

and so did Salma and Monica.

was an issue and took Monica to

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