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.

once wore a beautiful white dress when you visited us. You looked

frowned. “Grannie, I never

it in my mind,” Grannie Anita replied, laughing.

Julie blushed. “Grannie.”

teased. “If it weren’t for Anastasia’s sudden appearing, you’d already be my granddaughter-in-law.” The disdain for Anastasia was evident in

chose not to argue, knowing it would be pointless.

kept silent, Grannie Anita decided to excuse herself to give the two some space. “Herman, I’m going to the restroom. You two chat.”

grew tense. Julie glanced at Herman out of the corner of her eye. Noting his frosty

Brown, it

Salstrom, Julie corrected herself quickly, trying to mask her embarrassment. “I didn’t expect Grannie

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

warn you. Stop scheming behind my back. Sending anonymous information to Salstrom Manor, paying Kitty to impersonate someone from a few

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

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

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.

into Julie. “Ms. Brown, perhaps you should see a doctor about your delusions. I’ve never had any interest in you. I love my wife, and

hurt her deeply. Julie, 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