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.

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 marry you someday.”

“Grannie, I

mind,” Grannie Anita replied, laughing. “I thought to myself. Once Julie grows up,

Julie blushed. “Grannie.”

Grannie Anita teased. “If it weren’t for Anastasia’s sudden appearing, you’d already

argue, knowing it would be

the two some space. “Herman, I’m going to the

atmosphere grew tense. Julie glanced at Herman out of

his cold voice, “Ms. Brown, it seems

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

leave a good impression on Herman, not

to Salstrom Manor, paying Kitty to impersonate someone from

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

play dumb,” Herman retorted, showing no mercy. “If Ms. Brown continues to meddle, don’t blame me

she have that I don’t? She’s a woman who had a child out of wedlock and now can’t even have

into Julie. “Ms. Brown, perhaps you should see a doctor about your delusions. I’ve never had

words were cold and harsh, which hurt her deeply. Julie, embarrassed and humiliated, wished she 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