The Bound Between Us

Chapter 257

Anyone would’ve hit the roof hearing about something like this, let alone when it happened to someone Anastasia knew. She was absolutely livid. Her anger came in waves at the police station. If she hadn’t kept a lid on it, she might’ve done more than just vent a little.

Herman said, “That’s human nature. You can’t look down on it or hype it up too much.”

Anastasia looked at him and teased, “Oh, the philosopher’s spouting wisdom again.” His wisdom never seemed to run out.

He chuckled and asked, “What do you feel like eating tonight?”

“Not in the mood.” Anastasia had no appetite. She suddenly remembered something and said, “Oh yeah, Alessia from our sales department got promoted to supervisor. They’re throwing a celebration dinner on Friday and invited me. They even asked me to bring my other half. Are you free that day?”

Herman couldn’t possibly show up to an event like that. It would blow his cover. With an apologetic tone, he said, “I have a business trip to Crescent Bay on Friday morning. I won’t be back till the weekend.”

Anastasia was a bit disappointed, “I see. Well, that’s okay.” She hadn’t taken Herman to any other gatherings except for a school reunion.

Seeing her disappointment, he smiled and said, “I’ll bring you back a present from the trip.”

said, “Alessia is back to work, and my mom’s foot should be okay by now. I think I’ll start

her a good salary, and she wouldn’t be able to justify not working. She had it all planned

happy.” Herman said, “You’ll get bored at home.

grinned, hooking her arm through Herman’s, “Then it’s settled.” She couldn’t stand being idle at home any

her fondly

Collin. “Any plans tonight?” Collin said on the phone, “If not, let’s have

Anastasia and said gently to Collin over the phone, “We have two

people?” Collin was taken aback, then realized, “You’re bringing your lady? Great,

tonight.” Collin had visited Anastasia in the hospital, so

my mom and let her know we won’t be home for dinner. I’ll order

daughter and son-in-law wouldn’t be home for dinner, Salma said, “Don’t worry about us. Just have your dinner. The leftovers from lunch should be enough for Pattie and me.

get back late, don’t wait up for us. Have an early night. Give Pattie a bath

“I know. Don’t

sure her mom understood, Anastasia hung up. It was dinner time, so Herman and Anastasia headed straight to the restaurant that Collin had booked. Once they arrived, Anastasia was careful not to soil the million-dollar luxury

to answer his phone and saw Herman and Anastasia getting out of the Rolls-Royce. He was puzzled. Did Anastasia know about Herman’s real identity?

to Herman, “I’m going to the restroom.”