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.

shopping with Salma? How come you’re back so soon?”

back.” Cynthia commented sourly, “I used to think we were better off than Salma’s family, but things. change. Salma’s man, who’s also Anastasia’s biological father, is a grape tycoon, a big shot with billions to his name. I heard he’s going to pass on

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

gives birth, she’ll have secured her place

old and unattractive, 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 is still uncertain.”

Cynthia. “Glanna… what do you mean

longer. “It means nothing. I’m tired. I’m going home to take a

so Gianna didn’t

Herman. Suddenly, a bold idea crossed her

Nightfall arrived.

Salstrom Manor. They left Pattie behind,