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.

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

“Grannie, I

Anita replied, laughing. “I thought to

Julie blushed. “Grannie.”

for Anastasia’s sudden appearing, you’d already be my granddaughter-in-law.” The disdain

argue, knowing it would be

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

glanced at Herman out of the corner of her

voice, “Ms. Brown, it seems

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

good impression on Herman, not

icy tone. “And let me warn you. Stop scheming behind my back. Sending anonymous information to Salstrom Manor, paying

who quickly denied, “Mr. Salstrom, I

Brown continues to meddle, don’t

to be deceived by Anastasia. What does she have that I don’t? She’s a woman who

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

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 have known each other for years. I’m a girl, and you’re a man. Is it necessary to be so vicious