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.

I’ll make you pay,” Julie murmured. Her fists clenched tightly around the bed sheets, and the hatred in her eyes was fierce and

Southridge Estates.

he stepped out of the bathroom. “Did you set up Julie and

as soon as he entered the room. However,

The room smelled of aphrodisiacs. If it was Grannie Anita’s doing, then the aphrodisiacs would have been her idea too.” He was nearly the victim of a plot. How could he be the one setting traps for

didn’t respond. Today’s events had proven that Grannie Anita had no

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

that he was apologizing on

I’m tired.” Anastasia gently pushed Herman away and laid

stared at Anastasia’s back in silence. After a moment, he changed into his pajamas, turned off the lights, and climbed into bed, wrapping his arms

resentment and anger melted away. She was carrying their child, a

husband, how could Herman not

The next day.

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