The Bound Between Us

Chapter 278

Anastasia said casually, “Yeah, the perks at Elysian Technologies are top-notch. My husband tells me that they’re bumping up his pay again because he’s been killing it at work. That means we can chill a bit more, save some dough and our kid won’t have any trouble going to school in the future.”

As she talked about this, a hopeful and happy look spread across Anastasia’s face. More income meant more happiness. Most of the troubles in life came from money troubles. Anastasia and Herman were sitting pretty with a three-bedroom apartment and good salaries. She was stoked about the future.

Christine, seeing the smile on Anastasia’s face, chimed in with a grin, “True that, contentment often brings joy.”

Anastasia’s smile was infectious. Seeing how easily satisfied she was, Christine finally got why the big cheese of the Salstrom family chose plain Jane Anastasia.

Anastasia agreed, “You’re spot on. Contentment does bring joy. Pattie’s almost five now, and she’ll start first grade next year. Since she hasn’t been to school yet, she’s a bit behind her peers. I’m worried she won’t be able to keep up. I’m thinking about getting her into a prep class.”

Anastasia was planning out her child’s future, and genuinely concerned for her family.

“Anastasia, have you ever thought about having a child of your own with

so that was a no-go. But she couldn’t say that out loud. She laughed and said, “Let’s just

for the past two months. Once you’re caught up, you won’t feel at a

Christine,” Anastasia said sincerely. “Ever since you returned to AL Jewelry, the people from the

accident was no secret in the department. The instigators have been punished. Who would dare go against you now?” Christine said.

her. It was Christine’s doing that the design team was behaving. Christine was an old-timer at AL Jewelry and had clout. Her endorsement earned Anastasia respect at

the way he looked at her was weird. Anastasia suddenly felt anxious. Then, someone outside the cafeteria called for Harmon, “Harmon, hurry up and fix the toilet. It’s clogged again.”

away, toolbox in hand, and walked past Anastasia towards the door. Once Harmon was out of sight, Anastasia breathed a sigh

asked, “Anastasia, what’s

Harmon looks at me is weird. It was the same

the sales department, he has had a tough time in the