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.

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

“Grannie, I never said

remember, but I kept it in my mind,” Grannie Anita replied, laughing. “I thought to myself. Once Julie grows up, I’ll let Herman marry her.”

Julie blushed. “Grannie.”

it weren’t for Anastasia’s sudden appearing, you’d already be my

knowing it

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

tense. Julie glanced at Herman out of the corner of her eye.

Brown, it

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

good impression on Herman, not wanting him to think she

with his icy tone. “And let me warn you. Stop scheming behind my back. Sending anonymous information to Salstrom Manor, paying

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

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

that I don’t? She’s a woman who had a child out of wedlock and now can’t even

perhaps 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.””

which 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