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.

Herman filled his

was cutting tomatoes with toast on the side,

didn’t notice Herman’s actions. He took his cup to the living room, and after a while, he went back to the water

times, but Anastasia didn’t

to the kitchen door and asked, “Did you

who was making the plate, was startled by Herman’s voice.

yes, everything’s ready.

just asking “Herman seemed a bit uncomfortable. He pretended to drink

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

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

took a bite.

and started eating happily. “Duncan 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

are so accurate, I wish you success in

“With your words, I am more

do it.”

ate her breakfast, she asked, “If I pass the

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

much, she trusted him no matter what he said.