The Bound Between Us

Chapter 285

Anastasia shot Herman a smile and said modestly, “He only knows how to cook simple dishes. You guys start eating. I’m gonna go next door to check if the kiddo is up yet. I gotta head to school later.”

Just as Anastasia was about to stand up, Herman said, “I’ll go. You guys eat.” Without Anastasia present, sitting down to eat with Gianna made him feel somewhat

uncomfortable.

Anastasia didn’t think much of it and said, “Then bring her clothes over there. Get her dressed before bringing her back, so she won’t catch a cold.”

“Sure.” Herman proficiently went to the kids’ room to grab her clothes and headed next door to Katelyn’s.

Looking at how Anastasia was directing Herman and how’systematic he was, Gianna felt envious again. “Your husband really listens to you. He even knows where the kids’ clothes are. I’ve been with Joey for so many years, and he even needs me to find his own clothes and socks. If I’m not at home, he’ll just call his mom.”

Seeing Gianna repeatedly mention Joey, Anastasia asked, “You still can’t let him go?”

“It’s not like that.” Gianna said sarcastically, “Compared to you, I now realize how messed up my marriage has been for the past eight years. I heard from your mom that you guys met on a dating website?”

pretty desperate at that time. She registered me on the dating site and pushed me going on blind dates. On the

Anastasia felt like it was ages ago.

said, her eyes filled with

thought of something. You can start by investigating Joey’s work. He must have done some shady things over the years. Whether or not you can find any evidence of his wrongdoings, that’s up to you.” Anastasia didn’t directly say that this was Herman’s suggestion because if the plan failed, she was worried that Gianna would blame Herman.

happy. But if there was even a slight

Gianna said, “I’ll give

Herman returned with Pattie, who was already dressed. Pattie was in Herman’s arms and called out happily when she

the sun’s almost at its peak.” Anastasia pinched Pattie’s nose

hair. Come on, your dad needs to have breakfast.” Anastasia took Pattie from

my hair. Daddy’s is too ugly.” Patţie

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your hair. These hands

tongue, “No, I want Daddy to hold me. Mommy is not strong enough.”