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.

“Julie, I remember you once wore a beautiful white dress when you visited us. You looked so pretty. Herman even complimented

“Grannie, I

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

Julie blushed. “Grannie.”

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

knowing it

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

atmosphere grew tense. Julie glanced at Herman out of the corner of her

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

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

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

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

denied, “Mr. Salstrom, I don’t

smart woman shouldn’t play dumb,” Herman retorted, showing no mercy. “If Ms. Brown continues to

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

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

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