The Bound Between Us

Chapter 32

Anastasia popped open the box, revealing a pair of rings.

She looked at Herman and instantly got the gist

He said, “These are our wedding rings. We didn’t have time to buy them when we registered for our marriage, now I want to make up for that”

“When did you buy these?” Anastasia asked, touched.

Though she didn’t really care much about having a wedding ring, his thoughtfulness made her heart flutter.

bought them yesterday” Herman grabbed her hand, picked up the female ring from the box, and put it on her

Under the soft glow of the candle, his present, along with the bowl of pasta, created a romantic atmosphere.

He said, “Anastasia, I hope our marriage can last forever”

He didn’t make any passionate declarations or sweet talk, but this sincere expression was enough to move anyone

Their marriage was a hasty decision, but they both wished for it to last.

“Mhm “Anastasia nodded.

He chuckled and put on his own ring Let’s eat, the food’s getting cold.”

Maybe because of the gift, or maybe because of the romantic atmosphere, Anastasia felt like this was the best pasta she’d ever had. In that moment, she felt so happy to be with Herman,

Herman was gentle and refined, making her feel comfortable when she was with him.

The next morning.

Anastasia woke up early, she was going to the market to buy groceries for lunch As she was about to change her shoes to go out, Herman woke up. “Where are you off to this early?”

I’m going to the market to buy groceries for lunch. Did you forget my mom is coming over for lunch today? Oh, did you invite your relatives?”

I’ve already called them, Herman said. “Wait for me, I’ll change and go with you.”

refuse his help, so they went to the market together. On the way, they

familiar with the local market, she knew exactly what to buy, while Herman helped carry the bags. It was Herman’s first time in such a

buying everything, they quickly returned home to start cooking.

had called Flynn to sort it

busy cooking in the kitchen, while Herman helped out. Just because Herman

couldn’t

to open the door. It was

see Herman

Katelyn

shocked, he gave Herman a once–over and then gave him a thumbs up, “Herman,

glared at Flynn. “If you want to stay for lunch, be careful of what

laughed. “Got

from the kitchen, “Herman,

shouted back. “It’s

room, followed by Katelyn. “Anastasia, let

was dressed casually, not as elegant as usual.

Katelyn, please have a seat in the living room, I can handle

wasn’t big, with a look from Herman, Katelyn went to rest in

made himself at home, munching on chips in the

Salma and Monica arrived. It was their first time, and they weren’t familiar with the route, so Herman went downstairs to pick them up. Monica, knowing that Herman was the CEO of Elysian Technologies, was no longer as casual as before, she seemed a

such a high social status, was

double–checking and seeing Katelyn,

Katelyn seemed friendly towards Anastasia and was very warm towards Salma, which made her even more suspicious, what was

“Ana, I need to use

was occupied by Flynn, Monica, in a hurry, had to use the one in the master

have a restroom.” Anastasia turned to

Herman nodded. “Sure.”

brief conversation surprised everyone.

room? Your room? Didn’t they

they slept in

exchanged glances, and so did Salma and Monica.

realize there was an issue and took Monica to

her business, she asked Anastasia in a low voice, “You and Herman don’t share a room? You guys

that there weren’t any female products in the master