The Bound Between Us

Chapter 216

Though Herman’s tone was frosty, it had a commanding undertone. Monica was unable to resist and had no choice but to send Herman the address.

Forty minutes later, the doorbell rang.

Herman appeared at the door, asking, “Where’s Anastasia?”

“She’s asleep in her room. You think I’d whisk Anastasia away or somehow negatively influence her? You’re wound up tight.” Monica was somewhat scared of Herman.

Herman stepped into the room and relaxed a bit when he saw that Anastasia was sound asleep.

Softly exiting the room, Herman remarked, “She’s been a bit off today. You’re her best friend. You need to comfort her. Otherwise, she might get all twisted up.”

Monica eyed Herman, his words giving her the impression that he knew something.

quite well.” Monica said with a laugh, “Don’t worry. Anastasia and I are

to prevent Herman from getting suspicious.

but chose not to press the matter.

worried, I can give you the

Herman accepted without hesitation.

actually took

and cautiously asked, “Herman, when are you going to hold a wedding with Anastasia? Every girl dreams of wearing a wedding dress.

this question, Herman might not have answered, but Monica was Anastasia’s bestie, so it was a different story. Herman could tell that Monica genuinely cared for

to propose to Anastasia on her birthday, but after her accident, that plan got delayed.” Herman said, his voice tinged with regret, “I’ll pick another

demeanor. She decided to make a cup of coffee for him, “I’m looking forward to your wedding. And remember, you better

spilled the beans, Monica quickly corrected herself, “Even if you are the most

that incident at Blissful Beat. You’ve been keeping it from Anastasia because you know her

of Elysian Technologies after seeing you at Blissful Beat. At first, I thought you were just fooling around with Anastasia. I was worried that Anastasia wouldn’t be able to bear the pain of deception, so I’ve been observing you from the shadows.”

said, “It seems