The Bound Between Us

Chapter 489

Chapter 489

The unexpected visitor was none other than Gianna. Herman hadn't had much interaction with her, so seeing her here caught him off guard.

Gianna, equally surprised to find Herman alone in his hospital room, saw this as an opportunity for some one-on-one time. She entered with a thermos and a warm smile. "Mr. Salstrom, how are you feeling? I brought you some homemade chicken noodle soup. It's really

hearty, you should try it."

Herman just stared at her, expressionless and silent, making no move towards the soup.

Realizing she might have been too forward, Gianna sat down and said, "I'm here on behalf of Anastasia. She couldn't make it and asked me to check on you. Your falling out with her has been quite surprising and unfortunate."

Gianna deliberately mentioned Anastasia, knowing she was the only connection between her and Herman at the moment.

Herman's eyes flickered slightly. "How is she?"

"She's worried about you," Gianna lied, seizing the chance to dig deeper. "Mr. Salstrom, is there really no chance for you and Anastasia?"

Herman's voice was low. "Saving her was my condition. Maybe if she had never met me, none of this would have happened."

Gianna felt a twinge of hope. "You still love her, don't you?"

If he didn't love her, why would he have taken such

silence was answer

Gianna felt a pang of sympathy. "Mr. Salstrom, this too shall pass. Try the soup,

Herman. Reluctantly, out of respect for Anastasia, he accepted the bowl. "Thank

gesture was enough to lift Gianna's spirits.

Herman his medication. Gianna eagerly helped with the water and tissues, playing the role of the

Gianna for Herman's girlfriend. "Mr. Salstrom, your girlfriend is so caring," she

quickly glanced at Herman. His face turned stony as

You should rest after your medication. Just

Herman said flatly, and the nurse made

Gianna tried to speak, but Herman cut her off. "Miss Yang, please

call Gianna 'cousin'. Now,

was natural for him to distance himself

the dismissal. "Alright, I'll leave then. If there's

each other. I don't want to know about her affairs, so Miss Yang, you don't need to report anything to me." Gianna looked at Herman, puzzled. Was he

stay and had managed to spend some time alone with him, Gianna left, feeling content. She was

the hospital with Katelyn by his side. Julie had come snooping around but hadn't dared to show her face. With things so delicate, she couldn't risk upsetting

bringing homemade broth, but Herman refused to indulge any further. Her attempts to befriend Katelyn also hit a wall; as Anastasia's cousin, she wasn't exactly welcome, nor was she disliked. This frustrated Gianna, who resented the

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