The Bound Between Us

Chapter 358

Herman didn’t show a bit of interest in Julie, and Grannie Anita noticed. It seemed like it would take some effort to play matchmaker between the two.

“Since you’re too busy to hang out with me, Herman. I have to ask Julie to accompany me shopping. What’s so fun about playing cards anyway?” Grannie Anita chided, “And you, Herman, why don’t you greet Julie properly? You two practically grew up together.”

Only then did Herman glance at Julie. For Grannie Anita’s sake, he managed to say, “Ms. Brown.”

The formality of his greeting hung awkwardly in the air.

Grannie Anita nudged Herman. “What’s with the ‘Ms. Brown’? You two are close enough to be on first-name terms.”

Herman remained unmoved.

Julie, sensing the awkwardness, tried to break the tension. “Herman, what would you like to drink?”

Without waiting for Julie’s help, he signaled to the waiter. “A latte, please.”

“Certainly, sir,” the waiter replied, promptly leaving to prepare the order.

Anita, playing the matchmaker, attempted to steer the conversation. “Julie, I remember you once wore a beautiful white dress when you visited us. You looked so pretty. Herman even complimented you and told me he wanted

frowned. “Grannie, I never said that.”

to remember, but I kept it in my mind,” Grannie Anita replied, laughing. “I thought to myself. Once Julie grows up,

Julie blushed. “Grannie.”

like Herman, right? This is just perfect.” Grannie Anita teased. “If it weren’t for Anastasia’s sudden appearing, you’d already be my granddaughter-in-law.” The disdain for

to argue, knowing it

silent, Grannie Anita decided to excuse herself to give the

out of

Brown, it seems you’ve forgotten how

embarrassment. “I didn’t expect Grannie to say such things. I

a good impression on Herman, not

behind my back. Sending anonymous information to Salstrom Manor, paying Kitty to impersonate someone from a few

startled Julie, who quickly denied, “Mr. Salstrom,

“If Ms. Brown continues to meddle, don’t blame

to be deceived by Anastasia. What does she have that I don’t? She’s a woman who had a child out of wedlock and now can’t even have children. Why do you love her so much? Without her, you would choose me. Even Grannie

into Julie. “Ms. Brown, perhaps you should see a doctor about your delusions. I’ve never had any interest in you. I love my wife,

could disappear. Her eyes welled up with tears, and she stuttered, “Herman, do you have to be so cruel? We’re childhood friends. Our families have known each other for years. I’m a girl, and you’re a man. Is it necessary to be so