The Bound Between Us

Chapter 550

Anastasia rested her chin in her hands and sighed, "I never thought I'd end up taking over the company. The Mortons are a weird bunch, and my dad's illness was so sudden. Now, it all depends on whether Sandy will loosen the reins. From what I've seen, Sandy seems to

be the one in charge."

"The one who almost died from leukemia, right?"

"Yep." Anastasia groaned, rubbing her aching lower back. "Let's see when they decide to show up tomorrow. Herman, my back's killing me."

"I'll give you a rub," Herman offered. "Soak your feet first, then head to the room. I'll work on your back."

Just what she needed.

"Sounds perfect."

Anastasia dried off her feet with a contented smile, about to slip on her shoes when Herman bent down and scooped her up in his arms. "You think I'd let you walk even this short distance?" Their suite had a cozy bedroom and a living area, with two beds in the bedroom.

Herman gently laid her on one of the beds, and Anastasia sprawled out face down. "Ready when you are."

Ever since her car accident years ago, Anastasia often suffered from back pain. During her pregnancy, the added weight only made it worse, and she struggled to walk for any length of time. Herman straddled her calves, lifted her shirt up carefully, and warmed his palms before starting the massage.

touch wouldn't be

bed, her mind drifting to the day they had signed their divorce papers. It was unimaginable then that she'd

together was

blue, Herman said, "I talked to my

up a bit. "How did you

having a wedding and felt a little... daunted by

straight through the front door of the Salstrom estate," Herman's voice was earnest and

face him, lying on her back. "And what did your dad say?

continued to massage her sore legs as he spoke. "My dad's come around to the

surprised; after all, she had hurt Grannie Anita

he said lovingly, "Anastasia, life at best spans seventy years. When I met you, I was already thirty. That leaves just forty years, minus the ten for old age, and then cut in half for the nights, leaving only fifteen years. Take away the time we spend apart for

declaration made Anastasia's heart flutter. "Where did you get that

in my heart is unique and true," Herman said with a deep, resonant voice. "I want to cherish every

the bed, their position laden with intimacy. If it weren't for Anastasia's time of the month, sparks

I might not be able to

our marriage in the

son, once he had

the end of life. I don't want to be trapped in the dark for the sake of