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.”

a little while. ago and he got all worried about

“Weren’t you out shopping with Salma? How come you’re

call and left, so I came back.” Cynthia commented sourly, “I used to think we were 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

hated hearing these comparisons, but Cynthia seemed to enjoy repeating them. Gianna stayed silent, but the comparisons with Anastasia were bound to

resentment.

that Anastasia’s baby bump 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. Gianna, you should also be more

tired of hearing it. “Are you trying to say that I’m old and unattractive, and that I can’t compare

laced with jealousy, startling Cynthia. “Glanna… what do

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

café, so Gianna didn’t have to stay.

crossed her mind: she wanted to be Herman’s wife. She

Nightfall arrived.

Anastasia back to Salstrom Manor. They left Pattie behind, fearing that Grannie Anita’s harsh