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

“Grannie, I never

too young to remember, but I 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.”

Grannie Anita teased. “If it weren’t for Anastasia’s sudden appearing, you’d already be my

to argue, knowing it would be pointless.

give the two some space.

at Herman out of the corner of her eye. Noting

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

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

Herman, not wanting him to think

you. Stop scheming 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 are childish games.

denied, “Mr.

no mercy. “If Ms. Brown continues to meddle, don’t blame me for making the Brown

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

Julie. “Ms. Brown, perhaps you should see a doctor about your delusions. I’ve never had any interest in

and harsh, which hurt her deeply. Julie, embarrassed and humiliated, 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