The Bound Between Us

Chapter 368

Gianna blinked her eyes open, realizing that it was all just a figment of her imagination. She felt a sense of relief that she hadn’t actually voiced her thoughts, otherwise, Herman might avoid her forever.

“Thanks,” Gianna said as she got out of the car.

“Hmm,” Herman replied indifferently, not saying anything else before walking away. His task was done.

Gianna stood still, staring into the distance for a long time. She brought the handkerchief in her hand to her nose, inhaling the scent of Herman. It smelled good, like gardenias.

The handkerchief was a bespoke item, with the corner hand-embroidered with Herman’s name. He had many such handkerchiefs, so he didn’t particularly care about this one. However, to Gianna, it was a treasured possession. After all, it carried his scent. It was a personal item of his.

Gianna sniffed the scent on the handkerchief, smiling and obsessing over Herman in her heart and under her breath, constantly murmuring his name. She had never been this infatuated even when she was in love with Joey back in the day.

It was as if she had come back to life. In front of Herman, Gianna wasn’t her usual spoiled and arrogant self. Instead, she was cautious and full of joy, completely like a woman in the throes of a secret crush.

The next day, Anastasia was discharged from the hospital. Katelyn and Feiman both came, showing how important Anastasia was to the family.

“How about you take Ana home, Herman? I can take care of her too,” Katelyn suggested.

good

helped her pack up her clothes, he said, “No need. I’ll take Anastasia back to our place at Harmony Meadows. She’s used to living there, so it’s more conducive to her recovery.”

let Anastasia be bothered by Grannie Anita, who didn’t like Anastasia, at Salstrom Manor.

didn’t say any more on the

the hospital, so Salma had gone to the market early in the morning

the tasks. Pattie was afraid that her new parents would grow tired of her and not want her anymore, so she worked hard and hoped that everyone

smell the delicious food. “Mom, what are you cooking? It smells so good,” she called out as she stepped

with a bright smile on her face. “You’re back, my dear. I’ve cooked chicken soup, sour fish stew, and duck.

brought her a glass of water. “Thanks, Pattie,” Anastasia said, feeling like

eye.

in, Salma noticed that Pattie hadn’t stopped doing chores. Even when there was nothing to do, she would find

it on for you,” Anastasia asked, noticing Pattie’s strange behavior.

don’t like watching TV,” Pattie

This was a complete change from the Pattie she knew

woke up early, mopped the floor, helped me go grocery shopping, washed the vegetables, and even did her own laundry,” Salma

Salma’s description, Anastasia exchanged a glance with Herman, who had just come out of the room. They both sensed something

you’re hiding from us. We’re a family, so

her hands but kept her