The Bound Between Us

Chapter 20

Anastasia’s heart raced as she quickly turned to look at Herman, trying to gauge his reaction

1 didn’t mean to hide anything from you,” she explained anxiously. “I didn’t come to the reunion because of my ex Don’t get the wrong idea”

When they first met, Anastasia had mentioned a previous relationship. Judging by Cason’s reaction, Herman had quickly picked up on their history. Even if Anastasia didn’t have any lingering feelings, it seemed clear that Cason did.

At a stoplight, Herman parked the car steadily looking over at her Anastasia, don’t worry. I trust you”

Her eyes widened in surprise at his words. Any other man would have been a tad upset, even if they didn’t show it.

Herman was calm, though He wasn’t angry or jealous. But when she remembered they were a newly married couple in name only, without an emotional foundation, it made sense.

Unaware of her thoughts, Herman wasn’t angry or jealous because Cason wasn’t a threat.

Even though Herman wasn’t bothered, Anastasia still felt the need to explain, “We dated for half a year in high school, then both of us got into Riverdale College. His family sent him abroad, so we lost contact. We weren’t very serious.”

The light turned green, and Herman started the car “You were a student at Riverdale College. Why did you choose to sell stuff at a night market?” “Huh?” Anastasia was surprised. The thing Herman was curious about was pretty strange. He wasn’t interested in her past with Cason?

After gathering her thoughts, she answered. “My family had some issues, su I dropped out after my first year. I didn’t graduate.”

Seeing her discomfort, Herman didn’t press further

Anastasia expected him to continue asking, but his silence made her uneasy When they got back to Harmony Meadows, she couldn’t help but say, “I was a design major. I loved jewelry design. But a controversy happened and caused a big fuss. I was heartbroken and couldn’t handle the pressure, so I dropped out.”

had actually told her all of this. Her memories of that year at

but had also forgotten a lot. She had suffered from severe depression and gradually recovered after long–term treatment

blurry. Monica said she was misunderstood. The

things at the market, making her own living. The past didn’t

questions because he didn’t want to make her uncomfortable. She had gotten into Riverdale College but dropped out. There was surely a story there. He didn’t

it?”

her life would definitely have been

I chose this path. I don’t regret anything. I believe there’s more than

nodded approvingly. “I believe

eyes were determined, just like the first time he met her when she asked him if he was willing to

you drink tonight?” Anastasia noticed for the first time that Herman didn’t smell like alcohol.

he would come home drunk, and they rarely

obligations tonight, so I thought I’d come home

obligations, he just had Flynn go in his place. Flynn was

you eaten? If not, I can make something”

low spirits, he said, “I’ll go work in the study for

needed some space

“Okay”

bit. The reunion had

*

went to her room to wash up, change into her pajamas, and get ready for bed. Then, her WhatsApp chimed with a