The Bound Between Us

Chapter 217

In the evening, Herman didn’t actually crash in Monica’s bedroom. It was his upbringing and habit.

He was also worried about Anastasia being alone here. So, he chose to hit the sack on the couch. If there was even a peep from Anastasia’s bedroom, he’d hear it.

Monica bunked in the spare room, restless, worried Anastasia might spill some secrets in her sleep. She wasn’t sure if Herman got. wind of anything.

Not many people knew about Anastasia’s secrets. Cason was behind bars, and Salma would surely button her lip. So, the chance of Herman knowing anything was slim.

However, Monica remembered that Cason was locked up after he learned about Anastasia’s secret. The only one capable of pulling that off, was Herman. If Cason made a move in desperation, would he spill the beans?

Monica felt like she was getting a bad case of the jitters. She had a hunch that Herman might know something, but then again, it seemed impossible. If he truly knew something, how could he keep his cool?

Anastasia held the bag and ate the food, asking, “Don’t you have to go to work today?”

When Anastasia woke up, it was already daybreak.

takeout bag. She quickly realized this wasn’t her bedroom and was taken aback. She soon remembered that she had gotten wasted with Monica and passed

what are you doing here?” Knowing how she could make a fool of herself when drunk, she asked nervously,

was worried, so I came over. I ordered some

even more guilty. She was such a mess. How could she be good enough for Herman? Insecurity was

and said, “Later you’ll go visit your mother

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was in the hospital, so of course she

her place. Herman dropped her off at the hospital to be with her mother. On the way, Anastasia kept her eyes glued on Herman, adoring him, not wanting

they reached the hospital, he couldn’t hold back and said, “Anastasia, we’re married. If you’re encountering any problems, we should face them together.

know.” Anastasia cut him off with a laugh, “I’m fine, you should get to work. You’ve been taking time

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more, “Call me if you