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.

I never

remember, but I kept it in my mind,” Grannie Anita replied, laughing. “I thought to

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

to argue, knowing it

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

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

with his cold voice, “Ms. Brown, it seems you’ve forgotten how

Salstrom, Julie corrected herself quickly, trying to mask her embarrassment. “I didn’t expect Grannie to

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

anonymous information to Salstrom Manor, paying Kitty to impersonate someone from a few years

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

play dumb,” Herman retorted, showing no mercy. “If Ms. Brown

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 now can’t even have children. Why do you love her so much? Without her, you would choose me. Even Grannie said she likes me and wants me to be

perhaps you should see a doctor about your delusions. I’ve never had any interest in you.

have to be so cruel? We’re childhood friends. Our