The Bound Between Us

Chapter 415

Anastasia could always count on Herman to respond to her every beck and call. He gave her hand a gentle squeeze, saying, “Sure, we’ll have dinner at Salstrom Manor tonight.”

Anastasia’s obvious intention was something Herman cherished.

At Forever Café,

Gianna sat alone at a window-side seat. Her gaze was fixed on the spot where Herman had stood just moments ago. She took a thoughtful sip of her coffee, worried that the words she had said could stir up suspicions in Anastasia’s mind.

As time passed, Gianna found herself falling deeper and deeper for Herman, seeing him in her dreams more often than not.

She realized she couldn’t let go. She felt trapped, like a prisoner in her own cage.

“Gianna, why are you here all alone? Where’s Anastasia?” Cynthia, returning from shopping, asked casually,

Gianna replied listlessly, “She left. Herman came to pick her up.”

just here a little while. ago and he got all worried about her,” Cynthia commented.

agitated Gianna further. “Weren’t you out shopping with Salma? How come you’re back so

better off than Salma’s family, but things. change. Salma’s man, who’s also Anastasia’s biological father, is a grape tycoon, a big shot with billions to his name. I heard he’s going

Gianna stayed silent, but the comparisons with Anastasia

resentment.

is quite pointy. It’s definitely a boy. Once she gives birth, she’ll have secured her place as the wife of a wealthy family.

again.” Gianna was tired of hearing it. “Are you trying to say that I’m old and unattractive, and that I can’t compare to Anastasia? She’s married well and is about to have a son, but whether she

startling Cynthia. “Glanna… what do you mean by

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to stay any longer. “It means nothing. I’m tired. I’m going home to take a nap.”

in the café, so Gianna didn’t have to

Suddenly, a bold idea crossed her mind: she wanted to be Herman’s wife.

Nightfall arrived.

Salstrom Manor. They left Pattie behind, fearing