The Bound Between Us

Chapter 16

“What do you mean ‘split the bill? This reunion was organized by Cason, and he said it’s on him,” Monica realized she may have said the wrong thing and quickly glanced at Anastasia’s expression

Anastasia frowned

Monica then came clean. “Actually, everyone knows that Cason organized this reunion just to invite you. He even asked Ms. Sherry to come. I know you’re married, and I really didn’t want to be the middleman, but when Ms. Sherry called, I couldn’t say no. If you don’t want to go, you can still back out.”

Anastasia respected Ms. Sherry a lot. After a silence of about ten seconds, she said, “Let’s go in.”

Monica linked arms with Anastasia and laughed. “We’re going for Ms. Sherry, not because of Cason, Anastasia. Don’t tell your husband, I’m afraid he’ll misunderstand and think I’m trying to stir up trouble between you two.”

“He’s not that petty Anastasia was already defending Herman.

The two walked in and were guided by the waiter to their booth.

When the booth door opened, everyone inside looked at Anastasia, the smartest and most beautiful woman in school. Seeing her again after five or six years, naturally aroused people’s expectations. The room was filled with over twenty men and women, and it was lively, but the moment Anastasia walked in, it suddenly fell silent.

After not seeing them for six years, Anastasia found these old classmates somewhat unfamiliar. Everyone had changed, losing their youthful vigor, and gaining maturity. Some were getting a beer belly. Most were married and had made some achievements in their fields. Basically, everyone wanted to show off how good their lives were. Men compared careers; women compared marriages or career paths.

Anastasia’s gaze landed on a man in a white shirt. Apart from becoming more mature and handsome, he hadn’t changed much. He was Cason, the most successful among these classmates.

lived well overseas. Now he was back in the country to develop his career. He was not

up, unable to hide his excitement.

and went to an elder woman, respectfully saying, “Ms. Sherry”

had retired, and Anastasia was her outstanding student. Seeing Anastasia, she showed a kind smile. “Ana, sit

soon as Anastasia sat down, one of the male classmates recovered and said, “Anastasia, it’s been almost six years since we last saw you. How can you still look so beautiful? You’ve maintained yourself

Anastasia’s arrival, everyone was speculating whether Anastasia had transformed into a sloppy housewife or whether the years had taken a toll on her beauty After all, since graduating, Anastasia had lost contact with everyone. Only Monica had more

situation.

class‘ top student, also the second one in our school to get into Riverdale College. What high–level position

to say, Cason has already set up his own law firm, I heard he even bought

Cason’s car, it’s a Maybach

no one knew about this. Seeing Anastasia’s difficulty. Monica helped her out. “You guys are talking too much. Everyone’s here, let’s start

temporarily shelved. Cason kept glancing at Anastasia from

would discuss the skincare products they use, be it La Mer or La Prairie. Anastasia didn’t even know what La Mer was.

the classmates asked, “Anastasia, what skincare products do you

she used, and her personal life. They all

and said, “I

girls exchanged glances, their eyes looking at Anastasia changed, filled with

skin is still rough and spotty. You guys can’t just focus on external care, you need some inner nourishment too. How about getting a membership card at my place? Since

Monica sure didn’t

personal beauty consultants Anastasia didn’t say much. She spent most of the time quietly eating, chatting a bit with Ms. Sherry, and avoiding Cason’s