The Bound Between Us

Chapter 199

Caught red-handed talking behind their backs.

As Lauren quickly turned around, there stood Herman and Victor at the door. Her mood instantly plummeted. The two people she’d just been badmouthing had heard every word.

If it was just Victor who heard, Lauren wouldn’t mind so much. But the problem was that Herman had heard too. He was her former crush.

Lauren quietly turned back around, covering her face, too embarrassed to look at anyone.

Anastasia also felt the awkwardness of the situation, looking at Lauren’s “I wish I could disappear” reaction, she didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

“Lauren, could you go buy some fruit for me?” Understanding Lauren’s embarrassment, Anastasia gave her an excuse to leave.

Lauren immediately caught on. “I’m on it.”

Covering her face, she lowered her head and squeezed between Victor and Herman. “Excuse me!”

After Lauren left, Victor came in with some health supplements.

bad about what happened to you. I bought you some supplements. Take them

can.”

the things that Victor bought were expensive;

replied. “I’m the one who should feel embarrassed. I’ve been lying

“Just focus on recovering, don’t rush back to work. Don’t worry, you’ll still get your salary. As long as you get better, everything

said this, the

Victor and I go way back. With you in

quickly responded, “Of course not He wouldn’t dare.

feeling that Victor was somewhat deferential

from headquarters, so Victor was

didn’t stay long in the ward and left, not daring to disturb Herman and Anastasia’s alone time. Now that he confirmed Anastasia

he had nothing to worry about if he could get along well

day to deal with company matters and would come back to the hospital to accompany Anastasia in the evening. As for social engagements, Herman declined them all.

in their circle knew that Mrs. Salstrom was in trouble, and Mr. Salstrom had to go back to accompany Mrs. Salstrom every

and Lauren often visited the

full months before she was finally discharged. As soon as the doctor said she could be discharged,