The Bound Between Us

Chapter 78

Anastasia kept her mouth shut, then forced herself to keep calm. “I got so hammered last night that I cant remember a thing. What happened?”

Anastasia feigned confusion.

Herman chuckled lightly squeezed her hand, and said regretfully, “What a pity”

Anastasia struggled to find a response

As they reached the car, Herman opened the door for her, “We’re running late.”

Anastasia started to panic

“Let’s hurry then, my boss is a real dragon lady if I’m late, she’s gonna chew me out.”

Herman started the car and asked casually following her complaint. “Does Selena treat you badly?”

Realizing she had misspoken, Anastasia quickly denied it, “No, not at all. I’m just a newbie, and there’s a lot I don’t understand. She’s just guiding me, everyone at the company is super nice”

She always chose to share the good news and keep the bad news to herself

How could Herman not know what was going on with Anastasia at work?

Victor, the branch manager who was planted at her side to keep an eye on things for him, had also informed him about the argument between Anastasia and Selena yesterday

because the timing wasn’t right and overprotecting Anastasia might do more harm than good.

Anastasias performance didn’t disappoint him.

ever feel wronged or need any help, come and tell me. I’ll sort it out

was acting all cute and clingy to

Hermans reassurance, Anastasia felt very secure.

car. The last car we bought was a bit of a waste. Parking fees, insurance, it all adds

Herman had been driving her to and from work, the new car had

drive to work by yoursell then I have a dinner appointment tonight as well, so I might not be able to pick you up You might have to

you be gone? Where are you going? When will you be back?” Anastasia asked

like a wife

need to go, let you know

just

a bit embarrassed

just in time; Anastasia didn’t bother to say

managed to clock in at the last few

parked below, he was not in a rush to leave. He ordered

Elysian Technologies.

into

until he saw the license plate.

his brother who

of the car and jokingly asked, “Bro, how

car keys to Flynn, “Why don’t

reflexively, laughing. If I drive this car, I won’t be able to pick up any girls. Not every girl is