The Bound Between Us

Chapter 171

Joey couldn’t bear to part with those three houses either. Who could blame him? Those three houses in Riverdale were worth millions of

bucks

Joey was nervously sitting on the edge of his hospital bed, with his hands ruffling his hair in frustration.

Carmen suggested, “I’ll apologize to Gianna for you. I’ll say I forced you to cheat and have a kid with another woman. It’s all my fault. All you need to do is make things up with Glanna. Leave everything else to me. Once we get Gianna back, you guys can try IVF. Once you have a kid, your family won’t fall apart.”

Carmen’s plan was pretty sharp. As long as they could talk Gianna back, why would they worry about losing those three houses?

Joey’s reputation was already tarnished and he was infertile. Finding a wife in the future wouldn’t be a walk in the park. Getting Gianna’s forgiveness would be the best outcome.

It was late when Anastasia left Gianna’s place. Gianna had arranged for a designated driver to drop her home.

When they arrived at the entrance of Harmony Meadows, Gianna warned Anastasia, “Anastasia, learn from my experience. Don’t trust men too easily. Even the closest ones can turn out to be the biggest jerks.”

Gianna was now full of distrust towards men. Anastasia could understand her feelings.

“I get it. Go home and rest. Don’t overthink. Call me if you need anything”

“Sure, when I’m free, I’ll meet your husband and give him a once-over.”

into the neighborhood. It was 1 AM. Anastasia hadn’t heard from

she stepped out of the elevator, she saw Herman had just got home, unlocking the door. Seeing him, Anastasia was overjoyed. “You’re

was surprised and asked casually. “Why

I went

off their shoes at the entrance. Anastasia briefly explained what had happened tonight. Herman didn’t have much to say about it. To him, it was someone else’s problem. “You can comfort your cousin when you have time. But

could shake people’s faith in

insecure are you about you or

hugged her, pinched her nose, and looked at her with love. “I’m very confident about my stamina, darling. Wanna give

free from his embrace. “I’m going to take a shower. I’m

laughing as he followed her. “Let’s shower together to save water. You

was helpless. “Herman, you’re being

is called spicing things up, not being

shut the bathroom door behind her. She was still shy about showering

before.

he went to his study to wrap up a project while she showered. When Anastasia came out after her shower, she saw Herman busy in his study, and decided not to disturb him. “I’m going to bed. I’m really tired and have work tomorrow.”

bed. I’ll

when she fell asleep. Herman didn’t bother her that night. He just held her and slept

energized, Anastasia woke up on time the next day. She made breakfast, watered the plants on the

and warm life

early too and did some exercise to keep fit. He always did some

get up early to