The Bound Between Us

Chapter 32

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

knew exactly what to buy, while Herman helped carry

buying everything, they quickly returned home to

the previous electricity issue, Herman had called Flynn to sort it

because Herman was rich and didn’t

couldn’t

doorbell rang. Anastasia was stewing pork knuckles so Herman went to open the door. It was Katelyn and Flynn, they were both

to see Herman in an apron.

you’re cooking? Katelyn asked,

once–over and then gave him a thumbs up, “Herman, you’re a

you want to stay for lunch,

laughed. “Got

called from the kitchen, “Herman, who’s

shouted back.

by Katelyn. “Anastasia, let me help you.”

was dressed casually, not as

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

with a look from Herman, Katelyn went to rest in the living room.

made himself at home, munching

downstairs to pick them

status, was living in a three–bedroom apartment and even helping out

Katelyn, Herman’s mother, she

was secretly observing Katelyn’s attitude towards Anastasia. Katelyn seemed friendly towards Anastasia and was very warm towards Salma, which made her even more suspicious, what was

the bathroom. “Ana, I need to use

guest bathroom was occupied by Flynn, Monica, in a hurry, had

have a restroom.” Anastasia turned to Herman. “Can we use your

Herman nodded. “Sure.”

brief conversation surprised

room? Your room? Didn’t they

this mean they slept in

Katelyn exchanged glances, and

and took Monica to the restroom in the master

voice, “You and Herman don’t share a room? You guys sleep separately?”

any female

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