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.”

was just here a little while. ago and he

out shopping with Salma? How come you’re back

think we were better off than Salma’s family, but things. change. Salma’s

repeating them. Gianna stayed silent, but the comparisons with Anastasia were bound to

Once she gives birth, she’ll have secured her place as the wife of a wealthy family. Gianna, you should also be more ambitious. Women over thirty can’t compete

again.” Gianna 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 married well and is

startling Cynthia. “Glanna…

didn’t want to stay any longer. “It means nothing. I’m tired. I’m going

so

away, 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 to love

Nightfall arrived.

Salstrom Manor. They left Pattie behind, fearing that Grannie Anita’s harsh