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.

the bed sheets, and the hatred in her eyes was fierce

Southridge Estates.

Herman as he stepped out of the bathroom. “Did you set

there, so she had hurriedly taken Herman away as soon as he entered the room. However, she hadn’t expected Julie

clad in a bathrobe, toweled his hair dry. “I didn’t know Julie would be there. 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

events had proven that Grannie

wrapped his arms around her from

was apologizing on

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

he changed into his pajamas, turned off the lights, and climbed into

was still awake. When Herman’s arms encircled her, all her resentment and anger melted away. She was carrying their child, a

Herman not understand Anastasia’s feelings?

The next day.

couple maintained their 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,