The Bound Between Us

Chapter 358

Herman didn’t show a bit of interest in Julie, and Grannie Anita noticed. It seemed like it would take some effort to play matchmaker between the two.

“Since you’re too busy to hang out with me, Herman. I have to ask Julie to accompany me shopping. What’s so fun about playing cards anyway?” Grannie Anita chided, “And you, Herman, why don’t you greet Julie properly? You two practically grew up together.”

Only then did Herman glance at Julie. For Grannie Anita’s sake, he managed to say, “Ms. Brown.”

The formality of his greeting hung awkwardly in the air.

Grannie Anita nudged Herman. “What’s with the ‘Ms. Brown’? You two are close enough to be on first-name terms.”

Herman remained unmoved.

Julie, sensing the awkwardness, tried to break the tension. “Herman, what would you like to drink?”

Without waiting for Julie’s help, he signaled to the waiter. “A latte, please.”

“Certainly, sir,” the waiter replied, promptly leaving to prepare the order.

steer the conversation. “Julie, I remember you once wore a beautiful white dress when you visited us. You looked so pretty. Herman even

“Grannie, I never

were too young to remember, but I kept it in my mind,” Grannie Anita replied, laughing. “I thought to myself.

Julie blushed. “Grannie.”

Herman, right? This is just perfect.” Grannie Anita teased. “If it weren’t for Anastasia’s sudden appearing, you’d already be

chose not to argue, knowing

to excuse herself to give the two some space. “Herman, I’m

out of the corner of her eye. Noting

with his cold voice, “Ms. Brown, it seems

embarrassment. “I didn’t expect Grannie to say such things.

impression on Herman, not wanting him to think she had manipulated

let’s keep it that way,” Herman said with his icy tone. “And let me warn you. Stop scheming behind my back. Sending anonymous information to Salstrom Manor, paying Kitty to impersonate someone from a few years ago, and having someone send nude photos to my wife are childish games.

denied, “Mr. Salstrom, I don’t understand what you’re talking

woman shouldn’t play dumb,” Herman retorted, showing no mercy. “If Ms. Brown continues to meddle, don’t blame me

the chase, Julie dropped the pretense. “Yes, I did those things. I did it because I love you, Herman. I didn’t want you to be deceived by Anastasia. What does she have that I don’t? She’s a woman who had a child out of wedlock and now can’t even have children. Why do you love her so much? Without her, you would choose me. Even

perhaps you should see a doctor about your delusions. I’ve never had any interest in you. I love

embarrassed and humiliated, wished she could disappear. Her eyes welled up with tears, and she stuttered, “Herman, do you have to be so cruel? We’re childhood friends. Our families have known each other for years. I’m a girl, and you’re a man. Is it