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?"

her, why would he have taken such drastic measures to

silence was answer

felt a pang of sympathy. "Mr. Salstrom, this too shall

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

and even that small gesture was enough to lift Gianna's spirits. Herman had

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

to any gossip, mistook Gianna for Herman's girlfriend. "Mr. Salstrom, your girlfriend is so caring,"

but she quickly glanced at Herman. His face turned stony as he clarified, "You're mistaken,

rest after your medication. Just

you," Herman said flatly, and the nurse made a

to speak, but Herman

call Gianna 'cousin'. Now, not

Anastasia were no longer together, it was

the room, Gianna accepted the dismissal. "Alright, I'll leave then. If there's any news about Anastasia, I'll let

Herman said indifferently. "Anastasia and I are divorced. We have nothing to do with each other. I don't want to know about her affairs, so Miss

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

Herman recuperated in the hospital with Katelyn by his side. Julie had come snooping around but hadn't dared 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 connection with Anastasia, yet without it, she

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