The Bound Between Us

Chapter 326

Herman instantly felt deflated, slumping onto the couch, grumbling in frustration, “I’m going to block your cousin.” Getting cockblocked was enough to ruffle any

man’s feathers.

Anastasia chuckled and gently stroked Herman’s face, chiding, “Have you not run out of energy from all the way back from Willowbrook to Riverdale? All you think about is fucking me. Now get out, I have a call to take.”

Herman grumbled a bit more, but obediently left the room.

Anastasia answered the call, “What’s up?”

As soon as she finished speaking, Gianna burst into tears on the other end of the line, “Anastasia, Joey is a jerk! I’ve tried everything, even tried to find some dirt on him at work, but it’s all useless. He’s been arguing with my parents at home, I’m afraid to go back now. Can I come to you?”

“But I’m not at home,” Anastasia said, feeling a little troubled, “How about this, you find a motel to stay in for now.”

“You’re not home? Mom told me you and Auntie are back from Willowbrook; right?” Gianna had heard this and thought to call Anastasia.

“Yes, we are back, but we’re staying at Herman’s house. We haven’t returned to Harmony Meadows,” Anastasia explained, “It’s a long story, why don’t you go find a motel?”

Gianna said, sounding a bit frustrated, “Anastasia, after all this mess with Joey, I’ve lost pretty much all

it a bit tiresome, she couldn’t let her know. Gianna was emotionally fragile

compensation from Neon Dreams, stirred up public opinion, protesting in front

of being heartless. Neon Dreams, in order to settle the matter, chose to compromise, eventually

Melinda’s parents squeezed out the last bit of value from her, then took the million dollars and went back to their hometown. It was a harsh reality that when one’s power was insignificant, there was nothing one can do about the tragedies of the world.

my birthday. Can you come and celebrate with me?”

already said so. How could Anastasia

to go

said, “I won’t disturb your time with your husband. I’ve booked a table for tomorrow. I’ll send you

“Okay.”

The next day.

uncomfortable, she made an excuse early the next morning and returned to her apartment. She had been away for quite some time and needed to clean up. Her leg injury had healed, and she did not want

from school, Salma

together before heading back to their

Christine came in, “There’s a big client who specifically asked for your help

big client?” Anastasia asked, putting down her water bottle.