The Bound Between Us

Chapter 487

Monica's words sent a chill down Anastasia's spine.

A woman's concern for a man meant something significant, and as a woman herself, Anastasia couldn't ignore the implications. Still, it felt surreal to her.

Shaking her head, Anastasia said, "Maybe she's just worried that if anything actually happened to Herman, the Salstroms would come after me."

Monica pondered for a moment, then said, "Could be. She and Joey aren't divorced yet, right? She's in her thirties, on her second marriage. There might be plenty of guys interested, but finding someone who truly wants to put a ring on it? That's a rare breed. And Herman was your man-well, ex-husband now. You don't graze in your own backyard. That's what puzzles me."

"Mhm," Anastasia agreed, giving Gianna an excuse, though her mind was still plagued with doubts.

She had pondered this before, recalling when Gianna had jokingly suggested she let Herman go. Anastasia had suspected that Gianna might have had other feelings for him. But seeing no particular interactions between Gianna and Herman, and their behavior remaining strictly platonic, she had brushed the thoughts aside.

two-bedroom place she shared with Salma, Pattie, and Monica, the sense of camaraderie was palpable. Exhausted from the day's events, Monica hit the sack as soon as they

The next morning.

voices in

with Herman and how it had stirred up a hornet's nest. Without the Salstroms' support, Tavon was feeling the pinch as investors began

Now she's cut ties with the Salstroms, and as long as Ana's doing well, I couldn't care less

projects I've launched are tanking. Investors are pulling out at the news of Ana's

own now, without a big shot like the Salstroms to lean on. Don't

marriage to Herman was advantageous for me, sure, but my concern for

is Ana's well-being. I've

to let go of Anastasia stemmed from seeing Herman's genuine affection for her. With that kind of love, there was always a chance for a comeback. Anastasia was still young. Who knew