The Bound Between Us

Chapter 269

Anastasia felt utterly wiped out and decided to stay put and rest in the hotel. While Herman, on the other hand, was all spiffed up and ready to step out.

On seeing Herman descending the stairs, Nelson quickly got up to greet him, “Mr. Salstrom.”

Mr. Slater also rose to welcome Herman.

Herman walked up to Mr. Slater. In stark contrast to his gentle demeanor towards Anastasia earlier, he now wore a frosty expression, “Mr. Slater, sorry to have kept you waiting.”

“No worries.” Mr. Slater replied with a smile, “Mr. Salstrom, our ride is waiting outside. Shall we hit the road?”

“Sure.” Herman headed towards the hotel exit, casually inquiring, “Where’s the lady you brought last night, Mr. Slater?”

Mr. Siater, fearing a blow-up from Herman, hastily explained, “Mr. Salstrom, are you referring to Crystal? She’s feeling not well today and took a day off. I apologize for any inconvenience we caused. I hope you understand.”

“There’s no need to get your knickers in a twist, Mr. Slater. I just want to ask her a few things.” Herman said, “Could you get her to come over?”

Unable to figure out what Herman was up to, Mr. Slater nevertheless agreed immediately, “Sure thing. I’ll call her over right away.” To him, throwing a woman under the bus was a small price to pay for securing a deal.

instructed Nelson, “Treat her well when she gets here. We need to find out who is behind

clueless about the specifics, glanced at the visibly shaken Mr. Slater before responding,

in the afternoon. She had literally slept

previous night. Driving through the night and dealing with Herman’s antics had drained her completely. After sleeping all day, Anastasia finally started to feel more like herself. She called her mom from the bed to

and I are just playing downstairs. We are

you have trouble walking. And watch Pattie’s diet too. I’m currently in Crescent Bay on a business trip with Herman and might not be back until

there was no reason to beat around the bush, Anastasia decided to come clean. Making up excuses for not returning in a day or two would only make her

about us while you’re away on business with your husband.” Salma was undoubtedly pleased to see her daughter and

sitting nearby listening to the conversation, laughed, “So mom went to meet dad.”

Anastasia was both amused and exasperated at

Pattie for a bit, Anastasia hung

time, Salma suggested to Pattie, “Let’s go out for dinner tonight.”

squealed in delight, “We’re going to a

“What do you feel like eating, Pattie?”

out excitedly, “Grandma, can we have McDonald’s?”