The Bound Between Us

Chapter 11

Salma had been holding her breath for this moment. Herman’s promise gave her a sense of tranquility “Herman, now that you two are hitched, as a mother, I just want you to live happily, work together, and make every day count. That would ease my mind.”

With affection in her voice, Salma said, “Ana’s been without a father since she was a child. It was me who raised her alone. I want her happiness more than anyone else If Anastasia steps out of line, send her back, I’ll set her straight”

Even if there was a mistake, her daughter should be disciplined by her, not by others. No one should lay a finger on her.

Touched, Anastasia managed to whisper, “Mom”

Herman glanced at Anastasia, then solemnly promised Salma, Tll give Anastasia the good life she deserves. The men of the Salstrom family took their marriage vows seriously. As long as Anastasia was willing to spend the rest of her life with him, he wouldn’t let her down.

Anastasia looked at Herman, and despite only having met three times, and not really having any emotional connection, his every word and deed gave her

a sense of security.

Give this restaurant’s food

a bite and was pleasantly surprised. “This is so delicious! I’ve never been to such a fancy place before or had a

laughed and said, “I’ll make more money and bring you here once a

waved her hands, smiling. That won’t be necessary. You work hard for your money. Eating here

Anastasia was such an easily contented woman. Her smile was lovely,

the two of them showing

of them dined in the private booth, Flynn, who was also dining at the restaurant, was taken aback when he spotted Herman through a

it was indeed his brother. But who was the woman next

peeked through the door crack. He was stunned by what he saw. The woman was quite old.

and dining together while Anastasia was in the restroom. Herman was

of Elysian Technologies. But here, he was simply Salma’s son–in–law. He was simply following the Salstrom family’s teachings of etiquette and propriety.

considerate of a woman. So, his brother had rejected those girls from their

accidentally pushed the door