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.

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

toast on the side, apparently

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

times,

door and asked, “Did you get everything ready for your interview today?”

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

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

a bit uncomfortable. He pretended to

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

finished 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 time.”

Herman took a bite. “Not bad.”

bone marrow donor and the operation is free. Everything you said came true. They are really going to get out

my predictions are so accurate,

your words, I am more

believe you can do it.” Herman said.

ate her breakfast, she asked, “If I pass the interview, can we

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 will not be in this building, it

ponder too much, she trusted