The Bound Between Us

Chapter 12

Herman shot Flynn a look, basically telling him to keep his trap shut. Right then, Anastasia walked out of the restroom and froze at the sight of the new face in the booth, her eyes landing on Herman.

Salma jumped in to introduce him, “This is Herman’s distant relative. His name is…”

Salma didn’t know his name, so Flynn chimed in, “Im Flynn”

Seeing Anastasia, Flynn was a little baffled. He began to wonder, was his older brother meeting not the old woman he’d imagined, but this young woman? Hearing his name, Anastasia stopped questioning and took a seat.

Salma said. “Herman, your parents passed away early, you have no siblings, and you’re a lonely kid who had to fend for himself in Riverdale. I can tell that you’re a hardworking and down–to–earth good boy. I feel comfortable leaving Ana in your care, and I hope you two will have a good life together”

This was a loaded statement that left Flynn a little stunned.

Parents passed away early? No siblings? Flynn’s eyes widened in disbelief. His parents were alive and kicking at home, and here he was, his own flesh and blood, sitting right here. When did his older brother become so pitiful?

Flynn turned to Herman, baffled, “Herman, you…”

But before Flynn could finish his sentence, Herman stomped on his foot under the table, signaling him to shut up. It wasn’t a light stomp either, Flynn yelped in pain.

asked with concern, “Are you

turned to look at Flynn, finding him a bit odd.

gritted his teeth and said, “I’m,

had a flare–up of his inflamed foot”

“Can your foot

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sip of his tea and said. There are all sorts of illnesses, nothing strange

I’ve had this issue before.” If it meant finding

and judging by the looks of it,

to buy it, and the trio finished their meal. Herman went to pay the bill while instructing Anastasia to take Salma to the car.

bro, what’s the deal with the hot chick? You

Herman’s love life, wouldn’t that raise his status in the Salstrom

bill and said,

stunned. He didn’t mishear, did he?

Herman added, “Watch your mouth. Your sister–in–law doesn’t know who I really am yet.”

supposedly dead, registering

like a ton of bricks, he exclaimed in shock, “You really got married?”