The Bound Between Us

Chapter 51

Anastasia was eyeing Herman, who as a man, totally got the way guys think

Did Herman think the same way?

Being stared at by Anastasia like this, Herman knew what was on her mind.

While waiting for the traffic light, Herman patted Anastasia’s head gently, saying, “Don’t overthink, not all guys are like that.”

Caught in the act, Anastasia was a bit embarrassed, but she got straight to the point, I can’t stand you lying to me, Herman. If you ever want to call it quits, just tell me straight up, Fll understand. Just don’t keep me in the dark like some fool”

She could handle Herman falling for someone else, but she couldn’t handle being deceived.

She hoped their marriage would only involve two people, without any third wheel showing up

If that day ever came, she hoped Herman would be upfront about it, so they could split peacefully and move on to their next relationships or marriages. Herman stared at her for a moment with his deep eyes, saying “Alright.”

His response left Anastasia with a weird feeling.

Aren’t people supposed to promise that day will never come?

Herman was just too straightforward, guess people prefer sweet talk after all.

look out of the window, feeling a

her reaction, reached out and held Anastasia’s hand, pressing it against his palm.

made Anastasia’s heart race and

on his lips, but he didn’t say anything. He just held her

found that Herman was quite good at making her heart

uneasiness from earlier was gone and her mood

car stopped in front of a restaurant. Herman went to park the car

Salma called, just as Herman had predicted, Gianna and

belly as leverage. Plus, the mistress daughter also had inheritance rights. If Gianna and Joey divorced, there

Anastasia didn’t say anything, she just listened quietly.

had inheritance rights was quite ironic, it indirectly fueled the mistress’s arrogance.

Herman came back from parking the car. Anastasia told Salma, “Mum, Herman and I are out for dinner, we’ll talk when we get home.” Hearing that

things good between you” Salma was worried about Anastasia’s marriage

separate rooms. Wouldn’t that make things easier

I got

up the phone just as Herman came over,

because he knew Anastasia didn’t like to

lobby of the restaurant, a middle-aged man in a

“Mr. Salstrom.”