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.

wouldn't be cold against

signed their divorce papers. It was unimaginable then

day they had together was hard-won, and Anastasia

Herman said, "I talked

tensed up a bit. "How did you bring that up with

wedding and felt a little... daunted by the

with pride, straight through the front door of the Salstrom estate," Herman's voice was earnest and tender. "Your name will be added to the Salstrom family tree."

him, lying on her back. "And what

to massage her sore legs as he spoke. "My

was surprised; after all, she had hurt Grannie Anita

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

Anastasia's heart flutter. "Where did you get that line?

to cherish every minute with you, so that

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

"Herman, this time, I might not be

in the future needs a child to hold it together, then I've failed," Herman said tenderly, caressing Anastasia's

carried his son, once he had felt

don't want to be trapped in the dark for