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.

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 to

frowned. “Grannie, I never

kept it in my mind,” Grannie Anita replied, laughing. “I thought to myself. Once Julie grows up, I’ll let Herman

Julie blushed. “Grannie.”

Anita teased. “If it weren’t for Anastasia’s sudden appearing,

knowing it

Anita decided to excuse herself to give the two some space. “Herman, I’m going

at Herman out of the corner of her eye. Noting his

it seems you’ve forgotten how to address

quickly, trying to mask her embarrassment. “I didn’t

good impression on Herman, not wanting

with his icy tone. “And let me warn you. Stop scheming behind my back. Sending anonymous information to Salstrom Manor, paying Kitty to impersonate someone from

quickly denied, “Mr. Salstrom, I don’t understand what you’re talking

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

you, Herman. I didn’t want you to be deceived by Anastasia. What does she have that I don’t? She’s a woman

should see a doctor about your delusions. I’ve never had any interest in you. I love my wife, and her past

could disappear. Her eyes welled up with tears, and she stuttered, “Herman, do you have to