The Bound Between Us

Chapter 368

Gianna blinked her eyes open, realizing that it was all just a figment of her imagination. She felt a sense of relief that she hadn’t actually voiced her thoughts, otherwise, Herman might avoid her forever.

“Thanks,” Gianna said as she got out of the car.

“Hmm,” Herman replied indifferently, not saying anything else before walking away. His task was done.

Gianna stood still, staring into the distance for a long time. She brought the handkerchief in her hand to her nose, inhaling the scent of Herman. It smelled good, like gardenias.

The handkerchief was a bespoke item, with the corner hand-embroidered with Herman’s name. He had many such handkerchiefs, so he didn’t particularly care about this one. However, to Gianna, it was a treasured possession. After all, it carried his scent. It was a personal item of his.

Gianna sniffed the scent on the handkerchief, smiling and obsessing over Herman in her heart and under her breath, constantly murmuring his name. She had never been this infatuated even when she was in love with Joey back in the day.

It was as if she had come back to life. In front of Herman, Gianna wasn’t her usual spoiled and arrogant self. Instead, she was cautious and full of joy, completely like a woman in the throes of a secret crush.

The next day, Anastasia was discharged from the hospital. Katelyn and Feiman both came, showing how important Anastasia was to the family.

“How about you take Ana home, Herman? I can take care of her too,” Katelyn suggested.

good idea,” Feiman

As he helped her pack up her clothes, he said, “No need. I’ll take Anastasia back

let Anastasia be bothered by Grannie Anita, who didn’t like Anastasia, at

and Feiman didn’t say any more on the matter.

at home. Today Anastasia was getting discharged from the hospital, so Salma had gone to the market early in the morning with Pattie to

and sometimes even compete with others to do the tasks. Pattie was afraid that her new parents

“Mom, what are you cooking? It

kitchen with a bright smile on her face. “You’re back, my dear. I’ve cooked chicken soup, sour fish stew, and duck.

brought her a glass of water. “Thanks, Pattie,” Anastasia

eye.

doing chores. Even

to watch TV? I can turn it on for you,” Anastasia

Mom. I don’t like watching

complete change from the Pattie she knew who used to

helped me go grocery

Salma’s description, Anastasia exchanged a glance with Herman, who had just come out of the room. They both sensed something was off with