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.

the conversation. “Julie, I remember you once wore a beautiful white dress when you visited us. You looked so pretty. Herman even complimented you and told me he wanted to marry you

“Grannie, I

it in my mind,” Grannie Anita replied, laughing. “I thought to

Julie blushed. “Grannie.”

Anastasia’s sudden appearing, you’d already be my granddaughter-in-law.” The disdain for Anastasia was evident

knowing it

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

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

Brown, it seems you’ve forgotten how

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

not wanting

Salstrom Manor, paying Kitty to impersonate someone from

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

mercy. “If Ms. Brown

cutting straight to 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

you should see a doctor about your delusions. I’ve never had any interest in you. I love my wife, and her past is none of your business.””

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,