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.

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about the specifics, glanced at the visibly shaken Mr. Slater

slept once again and woke up at five in the afternoon. She had literally slept all day, completely flipping her regular

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

and I are just playing downstairs. We are doing fine at home, so don’t worry!”

replied with a hint of worry, “Mom, please be careful since you have trouble walking. And watch Pattie’s diet too. I’m

the bush, Anastasia decided to come clean. Making up excuses for not returning in a day or

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

sitting nearby listening to the conversation, laughed, “So mom

amused and exasperated at Pattie’s cheeky remark.

with Pattie for a

suggested to Pattie, “Let’s

Pattie squealed in delight, “We’re going to

you feel like eating, Pattie?”

blurted out excitedly, “Grandma, can