The Bound Between Us

Chapter 427

“What are you up to, Joseph? One more step and I’m calling the police.” Joseph’s act of closing the door made Julie fearful.

“Then go ahead. Let everyone know that the heiress of the Brown family is fucked by me, the bastard of the Salstrom family, right in this hotel.”

“You’re despicable.” Julie, enraged, slapped Joseph across the face.

Joseph was instantly furious. He caught Julie’s hand, forcefully threw her on the bed, and pinned her down.

“Joseph, let go of me! You… you bastard!”

Julie struggled vehemently, but eventually, her body betrayed her defiance. After having sex with her, Joseph dressed and left.

Julie lay on the bed, staring at the crystal chandelier above. The hatred was boiling within her. A lone tear slid down her cheek.

Anastasia was to blame. She had ruined everything for her, manipulated her. If it hadn’t been for Anastasia, she would have been Herman’s wife, not at the mercy of Joseph.

Julie murmured. Her fists clenched tightly around the bed sheets, and the

Southridge Estates.

out of the bathroom. “Did you set up

soon as he entered

aphrodisiacs. If it was Grannie Anita’s doing, then the aphrodisiacs would have

respond. Today’s events had proven that Grannie Anita had

her from behind. “I’m sorry, Anastasia.”.

that he was apologizing on behalf

gently pushed Herman away and laid down to rest.

Anastasia’s back in silence. After a moment, he changed into his pajamas, turned off the

encircled her, all her resentment and anger melted away. She was carrying their child, a Salstrom heir, but

husband, how could Herman not understand

The next day.

usual routine. Herman would rise early, have breakfast with Anastasia, then drop Pattie off at school on his way to the office. Anastasia stood at the door, watching them leave. Once they were gone, she listlessly returned to her