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

“Grannie, I never said that.”

to remember, but I kept it in my mind,” Grannie Anita replied,

Julie blushed. “Grannie.”

it weren’t for Anastasia’s sudden appearing, you’d already be my

argue, knowing it would be pointless.

silent, Grannie Anita decided to excuse herself to give the two

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

interrupted her with his cold voice, “Ms. Brown, it seems

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

leave a good impression on Herman, not

behind my back. Sending anonymous information to Salstrom Manor, paying Kitty to impersonate someone from a few years ago, and having someone send nude photos to my wife

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

Herman retorted, showing no mercy. “If Ms. Brown continues to

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 now can’t even have children.

I’ve never

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