The Bound Between Us

Chapter 415

Anastasia could always count on Herman to respond to her every beck and call. He gave her hand a gentle squeeze, saying, “Sure, we’ll have dinner at Salstrom Manor tonight.”

Anastasia’s obvious intention was something Herman cherished.

At Forever Café, Gianna sat alone at a window-side seat. Her gaze was fixed on the spot where Herman had stood just moments ago. She took a thoughtful sip of her coffee, worried that the words she had said could stir up suspicions in Anastasia’s mind.

As time passed, Gianna found herself falling deeper and deeper for Herman, seeing him in her dreams more often than not.

She realized she couldn’t let go. She felt trapped, like a prisoner in her own cage.

“Gianna, why are you here all alone? Where’s Anastasia?” Cynthia, returning from shopping, asked casually,

Gianna replied listlessly, “She left. Herman came to pick her up.”

here a little while. ago and he got all worried about her,” Cynthia

out shopping with Salma? How come

family, but things. change. Salma’s man, who’s also Anastasia’s biological father, is a grape

comparisons, but Cynthia seemed to enjoy repeating them. Gianna stayed silent,

she gives birth, she’ll have secured her place

was tired of hearing it. “Are you trying to say that I’m old and unattractive, and that I can’t compare to Anastasia? She’s

last words were laced with jealousy, startling Cynthia. “Glanna… what do you mean

to stay any longer. “It means nothing. I’m tired. I’m going home to

café, so Gianna didn’t have to stay.

idea crossed her

Nightfall arrived.

Anastasia back to Salstrom Manor. They left Pattie behind,