The Bound Between Us

Chapter 290

The person standing at the door wasn’t Herman, but Gianna.

Pattie hollered disappointedly into the living room, “Mom, it’s Gianna.”

Anastasia was also taken aback. Why on earth would Gianna drop by this late? She quickly got up and saw Gianna coming in with some stuff.

“Anastasia, I’m here to say thanks.” Gianna brought with her fresh fruits and a high-end skincare set.

Although Anastasia had never used this brand, she had heard her colleagues discuss about it. At a gathering with her classmates, those girls were all showing off this skincare product. It was famous.

Gianna put all the skincare products and fruits on the table, saying, “I’ve caused you a lot of trouble because of my divorce. I feel really bad about it. These are for you, just a small token of my appreciation.”

“Gianna, no need to be so formal. Take your stuff back, I won’t accept it.” Anastasia said, “If you keep doing this, I won’t be able to help you anymore. Besides, I didn’t really do much for you.”

Anastasia was quite surprised. In the past, she and Gianna didn’t see eye to eye, always trading barbs when they met. Now, things seemed so chummy out of the blue, and it still felt a bit strange to her.

divorce. She had

“If you don’t, it

laughed and said, “This stuff is too pricey. I can’t bear to buy

persist anymore. She looked around the room and asked, “Hasn’t your husband gotten

business dinner. He might be late.” Anastasia answered truthfully. This time she didn’t invite Gianna to stay since last

Herman hadn’t come back yet, Gianna felt a bit let down. But she quickly covered it up, saying, “Alright

out.” Anastasia picked up the skincare products for Gianna to take them away.

feeling a bit down because she didn’t see Herman today. But she ran into Herman who just returned in the neighborhood. She didn’t greet him but hid behind the community

made him impossible to ignore, exuding

was walking alone on the quiet neighborhood pathway, the street light casting a long shadow of

attention.

the building. She felt a bit out of her mind, staring at Anastasia’s husband. Since leaving Anastasia’s home, Herman’s handsome image had been lingering in Gianna’s mind.

were no photos of Herman on Anastasia’s social media.

down her phone disappointedly, turned off the light and went to sleep.