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.”

bad if you have to buy me something.” Anastasia said, “Alessia is back to

had it all planned out. She’d get up early to make lunch for Pattie and her mom, and get back early to make dinner after work. It should work

Herman said, “You’ll get bored at home. It’s good to get out and

couldn’t stand being idle at home any longer. She was going

fondly and said, “Alright.”

Collin said on the phone, “If not, let’s

said gently to Collin over the phone, “We

your lady? Great, it’s settled then. I’ll arrange it. Same place

hung up and told Anastasia, “Collin’s inviting us to dinner tonight.” Collin had visited Anastasia in

won’t be home for dinner. I’ll order takeout for her

that her 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

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

reassured her, “I

to the restaurant that Collin had booked. Once they arrived, Anastasia was careful not to soil the million-dollar luxury car when she got

Rolls-Royce. He was puzzled. Did Anastasia know about Herman’s real identity? He didn’t dare to say anything rashly. Instead,

then said to Herman, “I’m