The Bound Between Us

Chapter 583

Cynthia's voice was dripping with fake sympathy, and her face showed concern, but to anyone listening, her words had a totally different vibe.

She was basically hinting that Anastasia had been rather reckless before marriage, having a kid out of wedlock and not even knowing who the father was.

Cynthia's vague gossip made people who didn't know Anastasia well think the worst of her. The rumors spread like wildfire, making Anastasia look like a woman of questionable morals. The society ladies gasped, "We've never heard such a thing!"

"That kid must be what, five or six by now? So she had a child while still in school?"

Cynthia quickly added more fuel to the fire: "Exactly, my niece got pregnant as soon as she started college. And she didn't even finish her degree; she got expelled."

Expelled from college?

The ladies whispered among themselves, shocked at the bride's supposed behavior. Cynthia, pleased with herself, moved on to her next target, spreading more scandalous stories about Anastasia.

The auspicious hour hadn't arrived yet. Herman, having met his bride, was busy greeting guests in the front hall, while Anastasia waited in a private room.

laughed and handed out cash-filled envelopes to the kids

was a rare sight in

his arm linked with a lady. "Mr. Salstrom, congrats! You're looking sharp today," he said

woman on Mr. Jarod's arm

date again,

Jarod beamed, introducing her, "This is Ms. Kayleigh, she's in medical equipment sales. If anyone needs anything, Kayleigh's your go-to

to meet you all. Mr. Salstrom, wishing you a blissful marriage. May you and Mrs. Salstrom have a long, happy life and lots of

comment about children was a jab at the sensitive spot between Herman and

furrowed for a moment. After her transformation, Julie was practically unrecognizable - her voice, looks, demeanor, everything had changed. He didn't realize it was the same Julie

didn't hang around Herman, wary of

role of arm candy beside him. Meanwhile, Feiman was busy helping with the guests when Joseph arrived fashionably

"Why are you just getting here now? The ceremony's about to

it?" Joseph replied nonchalantly, dripping with indifference,