The Bound Between Us

Chapter 585

Everyone dreams of happily ever after when they walk down the aisle.

Herman held Anastasia's hand as they made their way to the altar where their future awaited.

The officiant, with a warm smile, asked, "Mr. Salstrom, do you take the lovely Miss Anastasia here to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish, till death do you part?"

"I do," Herman replied, his voice full of emotion. Holding the microphone tightly, he added, "Anastasia, I love you. From the moment I saw you, I knew it was fate. I want nothing more than to spend the rest of my life with you."

The guests were moved by Herman's heartfelt declaration. Monica, beaming with joy, whispered, "This makes me want to get married right now."

Jason, sitting beside her, glanced at Monica, his eyes darkening with something unspoken.

As the couple exchanged rings and sealed their vows with a kiss, Monica clapped enthusiastically.

But not everyone was happy.

them with a grip on her wine glass that showed her inner turmoil. Her eyes were cold enough to pierce

to Salma, "Ana's so lucky. Not like poor Gianna, hiding away at

forced a strained smile, choosing silence over

"Ana's luck is something others can only dream of. She's marrying into a wealthy family and has a wonderful mother-in-law.

envy grew, "No need to rub it in, Tavon. My sister worked hard raising her daughter, and now you're enjoying the benefits without spending a dime," she said, trying to unsettle Salma with

"That's just good luck. Who wouldn't want a capable daughter like ours? Stop being sour, Auntie Ana. Your daughter's chances of marrying into high

Cynthia's face darkened. "Salma, listen to him! Why keep such a callous man? I'll find

could respond, Tavon cut in, "Auntie Ana, you just can't stand to see Salma doing better than you, can you? If you really had someone better for her, wouldn't you have introduced him by now? Or are you saving

to smooth things over, "Let's cool it.

sister's being rude," Tavon

did I say? Tavon, you deceive my sister and

felt overwhelmed,

ended, and Anastasia needed to change into