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 so pretty. Herman even complimented you

“Grannie, I never

mind,” Grannie Anita replied, laughing. “I

Julie blushed. “Grannie.”

“If it weren’t for Anastasia’s sudden appearing, you’d

chose not to argue, knowing it would be

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

Anita left, the atmosphere grew tense. Julie glanced at Herman out of the corner of her eye. Noting his

interrupted her with his cold voice, “Ms. Brown, it

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

not wanting him to think she had manipulated Grannie Anita.

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

startled Julie, who quickly denied, “Mr. Salstrom, I don’t

Herman retorted, showing no mercy. “If Ms. Brown continues to meddle, don’t

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 Grannie said she likes me and wants me to be

doctor about your delusions. I’ve never had any interest in you. I love

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