The Bound Between Us

Chapter 118

Selena stormed off, itching to see what tricks Anastasia had up her sleeve to handle Everlee

Victor got wind of Everlee’s antics at the company against Anastasia and promptly spilled the beans to Herman.

Herman responded nonchalantly. “You don’t have to stick your nose in. Let Anastasia do her thing. As long as she’s happy, it’s all good”

Herman’s words made him sound like a king who couldn’t rule for toffee.

While Victor knew that Anastasia relied on Herman, he wasn’t entirely aware of the specifics of their relationship and was now making some guesses

It seemed he needed to pull out all the stops in front of the future wife of his president.

Herman hung up and planned to return to Salstrom Manor.

He called his driver to wait at the gate of his community and stepped out.

As Herman emerged from the building and passed by the children’s playground in the community, a little girl suddenly tugged at his sleeve.

Herman looked down at the little girl. She was around four years old, with delicate features, giving him a sense of déjà vu

The little girl was skinny, her face was not chubby, and she looked malnourished. Her clothes were faded from washing, and her short hair was unevenly cut, indicating it wasn’t the handy work of a professional hairdresser.

didn’t speak, just stared at Herman, and pointed to a tree

a kite stuck in the tree.

asked, “Do you want me to get that

speak but nodded, expressing

looked at the girl. Her clear eyes, tinged with a little timidity, stirred a sense of unease and familiarity

his sleeve, acting coy and somewhat desperate, as if afraid Herman

I’ll get the kite

with joy, her eyes sparkling. She was

left Herman somewhat dazed, as the girl reminded him of Anastasia when she

quickly averted his gaze and gave the girl a smile.

a moment, she felt warmth in this stranger, the kind of warmth that felt like

tree. Herman found a stick and after

the branches. Seeing her damaged kite,

children, didn’t know

clung tightly to the kite, gave Herman

was a little confused, his gazes subconsciously

to a woman pushing

hard pinch on her arm, seeming to

not crying out despite the pain, and silently followed the woman.

felt a pang in his

when he heard someone gossiping