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.

matchmaker, attempted to steer the conversation. “Julie, I remember you once wore a beautiful white dress when you visited us. You

I never said

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

Julie blushed. “Grannie.”

teased. “If it weren’t for Anastasia’s sudden appearing, you’d already be my granddaughter-in-law.” The disdain for Anastasia was evident in

knowing it would

the two some space. “Herman, I’m going to the restroom. You two chat.”

Anita left, the atmosphere grew tense. Julie glanced at Herman out of the corner of her eye. Noting his frosty demeanor,

cold voice, “Ms. Brown, it seems you’ve forgotten how to address

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

to leave a good impression on Herman, not wanting him to think she had manipulated

Salstrom Manor, paying Kitty to impersonate someone from a few years ago, and having

Julie, who quickly denied, “Mr. Salstrom, I don’t understand what

Brown continues to meddle, don’t blame me for making the Brown

cutting straight to the chase, Julie dropped the pretense. “Yes, I did those things. I did it because I love you, Herman. I didn’t want you 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

delusions. I’ve never had any interest in you. I love my wife, and her past is none of your business.””

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