The Bound Between Us

Chapter 40

As Herman was lost in the memory of that dream, Flynn shot him another message: “Dude, you’ve been sleeping in the other room. You think my sis–in–law might get the wrong idea?”

Would Anastasia really misunderstand? Herman recalled her reaction earlier.

A few minutes later.

For some reason, he found himself standing outside Anastasia’s room. He wanted to knock a few times but ultimately held back.

The next day

Herman heard Anastasia getting up in her room, so he got up too.

“Good morning”

Herman greeted her warmly.

“Good morning” Anastasia didn’t seem to care. She just smiled and walked straight to the kitchen to make breakfast, business as usual.

Herman wanted to say more, but he didn’t get the chance. He picked up his cup and purposely went to the water cooler to fill it up.

was right at the kitchen door. As Herman filled his cup, he sneaked a glance at

cutting tomatoes with toast on the side, apparently

cup to the living room, and after a while, he went back to the water cooler to fill it up again.

this three times, but Anastasia didn’t notice.

kitchen door and asked, “Did

was making the plate,

asked, “Uh, yes, everything’s ready. Is something up?”

a bit uncomfortable. He pretended to drink water and then

with an open kitchen and living room. As long as Herman didn’t go back to his

making the sandwiches and brought them out. “Herman, the breakfast is ready. Let’s have sandwiches today. Try it and see if it’s as good as the one you made last

a bite. “Not bad.”

told me last night that his child found a suitable bone marrow donor and the operation is free. Everything you said came true. They are really going to get out of their predicament. Your predictions are indeed accurate.”

are so accurate, I wish

your words,

do it.” Herman

Anastasia ate her breakfast, she asked, “If I

department is different from yours, and our offices are not at the same place. Herman explained, “I spend most of my time in the park, not in the office building The company’s divisions are very clear, with each floor of the office building having a clear division of labor. Jewelry is only a part of Elysian Technologies‘ business. The location of your interview today is the Elysian Tower, but your workspace

she trusted him