The Bound Between Us

Chapter 630

Anastasia was out on a date with a guy, and if Herman got wind of it, wouldn't that just stir up trouble? The idea of a wife meeting another man alone, even if nothing inappropriate happened, could still leave a sour taste. Julie, with these thoughts swirling around, stood up and said to Anastasia, "Looks like your friend's here. I'll leave you two to it."

Initially, Anastasia was just mildly annoyed by the personal questions, not thinking much beyond that. But Julie's mention of "your friend" made her heart skip a beat. This was their first meeting; how did she know Jason was her friend? Julie, caught off guard by her own words, didn't even realize she'd slipped up. As she was about to head back to her seat, Anastasia called out, "You're Leonora, right? We talked about adding each other on WhatsApp, let's do it. It's fate that we met." Anastasia's sudden interest in exchanging contacts took Julie by surprise, but it was just that—a surprise. She saw it as a chance to get closer to Anastasia, which could only help her plans.

Pulling out her phone with an innocent smile, Julie said, "Ms. Jewell, you can scan my code." After adding each other on WhatsApp and saving her as 'Leonora,' Julie inwardly scoffed at how easily Anastasia fell into her trap.

you about?" "Just doing a relationship survey, said she just started her internship," Anastasia replied, careful not to say too much with Julie still nearby. She

good now." Jason glanced back at Julie,

the conversation to Elysian Technologies, "Work's been hectic, end-of-year stuff. Let's catch up over dinner with Herman

it might be a thank-you for working on Pattie's case, "No need for formalities, it's all part of the job. And we've known each other for years. How's Pattie doing lately?" "She's improving, Herman hired a new tutor for her, came over

Anastasia and Jason's child? Recalling how stern Jason was when he arrested her, it felt personal. Now, it seemed Jason was harsh because of Anastasia, even having the police keep tabs on her. Julie's imagination ran wild, picturing a past where Jason and Anastasia were lovers, now secretly reconnecting behind Herman's back, possibly even raising a