The Bound Between Us

Chapter 344

Anastasia was ravenous, yet she had no desire for any kind of food. Even the smell of strong flavors caused a nauseous sensation, making her want to vomit. Anastasia attributed it to her nerves, telling Herman, “I need to find a place to rest.”

“Sure.” Herman led Anastasia to a rest area.

After sitting down, Anastasia still felt a bit queasy, “I need some lemonade.” For some reason, she craved something tart, as if her stomach was still feeling greasy.

“Okay, I’ll get it for you.” Herman went to the beverages area to fetch the lemonade.

Anastasia took out her phone from her purse to call Salma. She hadn’t seen Salma and Pattie after stepping off the stage, which made her worried. After the call, she learned that Salma had taken Pattie to the restroom, and Anastasia felt relieved.

Just as she ended the call, Lauren and other socialites she had met at the reception came over.

“Mrs. Salstrom, you were absolutely stunning today.” These socialites had sharp eyes, and they no longer dared to call her by her first name.

“I’m telling you, even as a woman, I was absolutely captivated by Mrs. Salstrom.”

“Mr. Salstrom is truly a lucky man.”

you to win Herman over, so I could admire him more often.

all along and didn’t tell me. Just call me Anastasia. Mrs.

knew about it, except for

up, it reminded Anastasia of Monica. She was still at the reception when Anastasia took the stage, but she was nowhere to be found now. The banquet hall was so

arrived with the lemonade, “Anastasia.”

made room for him

felt much better. Lauren casually commented, “Anastasia, aren’t you finding this

the lemonade and found it extremely sour. She felt like it would even induce a

I had something greasy earlier, so something tart is just

sour oranges and lemons. It makes my teeth ache

dismissed the possibility. He was well aware of

at Herman and laughed, explaining to the lady, “No, I just suddenly felt like having something sour.”

away, “Why don’t

man in a group of women was indeed

a deep voice, “Call me if

Anastasia smiled, “Sure.”