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.”

spoils her rotten. She was just here a little while. ago and

“Weren’t you out shopping with Salma? How come you’re back so

were better off than Salma’s family, but things. change. Salma’s man, who’s also Anastasia’s

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

have secured her place as the wife

and that I can’t compare to Anastasia? She’s married well and is about to have a son, but whether she can give birth or not

startling Cynthia. “Glanna… what do you mean by

nothing. I’m tired. I’m

were employees in the café, so Gianna didn’t have

contemplating how she could get closer to Herman. Suddenly, a bold idea crossed her mind: she wanted to be Herman’s wife. She yearned for Herman

Nightfall arrived.

brought Anastasia back to Salstrom Manor. They left Pattie behind, fearing that Grannie Anita’s