The Bound Between Us

Chapter 881

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Anastasia hadn't seen Herman this sharp in ages.

When was the last time he'd put someone in their place like that? Oh, right—it

must've been when her hopeless ex, Cason Kirkwood, managed to get on

Herman's bad side. Cason was still behind bars, and honestly, he'd probably be

there for a few more years.

After Cason got locked up, Demi—the girl who used to compete with Anastasia for

his attention—vanished without a trace. Monica mentioned that Demi had

probably gone overseas. As Monica put it, "With Cason in jail, if Demi didn't take

off fast, she'd be in there with him soon enough. No point crossing you, Ana."

"You all chat. I need to finish the soup," Anastasia said, leaving the brothers to

their conversation.

Pattie jumped up. "Mom, let me help!"

Anastasia's smile was full of warmth. "No need, sweetheart. Go play with your

siblings. Or, if you're bored, go to the lab and remind your mentor to eat—he's

been in there so long he might actually turn into a mushroom."

Sometimes Anastasia wished Pattie weren't quite so grown-up. It was sweet, but it

made her heart ache a little.

Pattie grinned. "I'll go get him!"

With Pattie off to the lab, Herman handed the kids over to Flynn without a second

thought and rolled up his sleeves to join Anastasia in the kitchen.

She arched an eyebrow. "What are you doing in here?"

wasn't

said, cool as

her eyes

gave her a gentle smile. "Bits and

"...Okay." Anastasia's heart soared.

was starting to remember,

the dishes out, and Anastasia went

smell of home cooking. For a moment, it felt

days at Harmony Meadows—everything

long before Herman wandered back in,

you bought dropped

in the stock market, mostly following

for money, so

it safe. For her, it was just something to

up last week," she said with a sigh. "Now it's down

grand."

like buying a round of

sting; she'd grown

time you said that stock was a sure bet, said it

I think your husband's got it beat in

meaning instantly and burst out

themselves like that?"

So confident

out, brushing a stray hair from her forehead. The

his look sent her

raised an eyebrow. "So—are you

cheeks flushed pink. "Very. Now go watch the kids. After

help with something."

decided to finally figure out what was on that chip. If she

Herman definitely could.

simple and light; the housekeepers had the day off, so

just them.

Herman said, "there's a jewelry

to come with me?"

all

"Is this a

luxury jewelry brands

in A-listers for their galas.

the

latest