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.”

You’re working hard on your trips, I feel bad if you have to buy me something.” Anastasia said, “Alessia is back to work,

want Herman to be the only one working hard. Victor was paying her a good salary, and she wouldn’t be able to justify not working. She 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

makes you happy.” Herman said, “You’ll get bored at home. It’s good to get out

settled.” She couldn’t stand

her fondly and said,

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

gently to Collin

aback, then realized, “You’re bringing your lady? Great, it’s settled then. I’ll arrange it. Same place as

and told Anastasia, “Collin’s inviting us to dinner tonight.” Collin

call my mom and let her know we won’t be home for dinner. I’ll order takeout for her and Pattie.” Anastasia

mom. Upon hearing 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

don’t wait up for us. Have an early night. Give Pattie

reassured her, “I know. Don’t

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

Anastasia know about Herman’s real identity?

greeted Flynn, then said to Herman, “I’m going to the