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.

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

frowned. “Grannie, I never said that.”

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

Julie blushed. “Grannie.”

shy? You like Herman, right? This is just perfect.” Grannie Anita teased. “If it weren’t for Anastasia’s sudden appearing,

knowing it

silent, Grannie Anita decided to excuse herself to give the two some space. “Herman, I’m going to the restroom. You two chat.”

Anita left, the atmosphere grew tense. Julie glanced at Herman out of the corner of her eye. Noting his frosty demeanor, she stammered, “Herman…”

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

quickly, trying to mask her embarrassment. “I didn’t expect Grannie to say such things. I didn’t mean to imply anything.”

a good impression on Herman, not wanting

Stop scheming behind my back. Sending anonymous information to Salstrom Manor, paying Kitty

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

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

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

Brown, perhaps you should see a doctor about your delusions. I’ve never had any interest in you. I love my wife, and her past

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