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.

say anything and turned to look out of the window, feeling a bit emotional

noticed her reaction, reached out and held Anastasia’s hand,

intimate gesture made Anastasia’s heart race and she turned to look at him abruptly

looking straight ahead, a smile playing on his lips, but he

was quite good at making her

from earlier was gone and her mood

a restaurant. Herman went to park the car while Anastasia waited

just as Herman had predicted,

mistress daughter also had inheritance rights. If Gianna and Joey divorced, there would be problems

the phone. Anastasia didn’t say

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

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 her daughter and son-in-law were together, Salma didn’t want to bother them anymore.

enjoy yourselves. Ana, you and your husband better keep things good between you” Salma was worried about Anastasia’s marriage due to Gianna’s

married impulsively and they were sleeping in separate

I got it.”

phone just as Herman came

today wasn’t very fancy, because he knew Anastasia didn’t like to waste money.

they entered the lobby of the restaurant, a middle-aged

“Mr. Salstrom.”