The Bound Between Us

Chapter 16

“What do you mean ‘split the bill? This reunion was organized by Cason, and he said it’s on him,” Monica realized she may have said the wrong thing and quickly glanced at Anastasia’s expression

Anastasia frowned

Monica then came clean. “Actually, everyone knows that Cason organized this reunion just to invite you. He even asked Ms. Sherry to come. I know you’re married, and I really didn’t want to be the middleman, but when Ms. Sherry called, I couldn’t say no. If you don’t want to go, you can still back out.”

Anastasia respected Ms. Sherry a lot. After a silence of about ten seconds, she said, “Let’s go in.”

Monica linked arms with Anastasia and laughed. “We’re going for Ms. Sherry, not because of Cason, Anastasia. Don’t tell your husband, I’m afraid he’ll misunderstand and think I’m trying to stir up trouble between you two.”

“He’s not that petty Anastasia was already defending Herman.

The two walked in and were guided by the waiter to their booth.

When the booth door opened, everyone inside looked at Anastasia, the smartest and most beautiful woman in school. Seeing her again after five or six years, naturally aroused people’s expectations. The room was filled with over twenty men and women, and it was lively, but the moment Anastasia walked in, it suddenly fell silent.

After not seeing them for six years, Anastasia found these old classmates somewhat unfamiliar. Everyone had changed, losing their youthful vigor, and gaining maturity. Some were getting a beer belly. Most were married and had made some achievements in their fields. Basically, everyone wanted to show off how good their lives were. Men compared careers; women compared marriages or career paths.

Anastasia’s gaze landed on a man in a white shirt. Apart from becoming more mature and handsome, he hadn’t changed much. He was Cason, the most successful among these classmates.

country to develop his career. He was not only handsome but also

stood up, unable to hide his excitement. “Anastasia,

and went to an elder woman, respectfully

student. Seeing Anastasia, she showed

of the male classmates recovered and said, “Anastasia, it’s been almost six years since we last saw you. How can you still look so beautiful? You’ve maintained yourself so well. The

or whether the years had taken a toll on her beauty After all, since graduating, Anastasia had lost contact with everyone. Only Monica had more contact

situation.

just smiled politely, then one of the girls deliberately asked, “Anastasia, we were just discussing, you were our class‘ top student, also the second one in our school to get into Riverdale College. What high–level position are you holding and which company

even need to say, Cason has already set up his own law

it’s a

Seeing Anastasia’s difficulty. Monica helped her out. “You guys are

topic, and this question was temporarily shelved. Cason kept glancing at Anastasia

everyone got together and naturally started reminiscing about their school life and their current situation. The guys would exaggerate their achievements, the girls, apart from comparing whose marriage was better, would discuss the skincare products they use, be it La Mer or La Prairie. Anastasia didn’t even know what La Mer was. She usually just used some affordable skincare products to

classmates asked, “Anastasia, what skincare products do you

products she used, and her

said, “I

at Anastasia changed, filled with a sense of

couldn’t stand people looking down on Anastasia and said, “Anastasia is a natural beauty, unlike some people. Even after using skincare products worth thousands, their skin is still rough and spotty. You guys can’t just focus on external care, you need some inner nourishment too. How about getting a membership card at