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.

white dress when you visited us. You

I never said

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

Julie blushed. “Grannie.”

Anastasia’s sudden

not to argue, knowing it

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

Julie glanced at Herman out of the corner of her eye. Noting his frosty demeanor, she

cold voice, “Ms. Brown, it seems you’ve forgotten how to address me

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

Herman, not wanting

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

accusation startled Julie, who quickly denied, “Mr. Salstrom, I

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

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

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

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