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.”

this. Her memories of

seemed to have gone through so much but had also forgotten a lot. She had suffered from severe depression and

the controversy was also blurry. Monica said she was misunderstood. The truth wasn’t clear to

market, making her own living. The past didn’t matter anymore. What mattered was taking the right steps in the present.

There was surely a story there. He didn’t expect Anastasia to explain voluntarily. He looked at her, his eyes filled with

it?”

from Riverdale College, her life would definitely have been better

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

believe you

he met her when she asked him

the first time that Herman didn’t

come home drunk, and they rarely had

I’d come home early and help you sell stuff at the Night

he just had Flynn go in his place. Flynn was still

If

eaten.” Herman smiled, noticing her low spirits, he said, “I’ll go work in the study for a bit. You should rest.

some space

“Okay”

want to be alone for a bit. The reunion had definitely affected her

*

to the study, she went to her room to wash up, change into her pajamas, and get ready for bed.