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?"

Harmony Meadows, wasn't

said, cool

eyes go warm.

a gentle smile. "Bits and pieces. I'll take these

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

he was starting to remember,

the dishes out, and Anastasia went back to her soup,

comforting smell of home cooking. For

at Harmony

wandered back in,

you bought

dabbling in the stock

Salstroms weren't exactly hurting for money,

For her, it was just

with a sigh. "Now it's down again. I lost

grand."

was like buying a round of bubble

Anastasia still felt the sting; she'd

"Last time you said that stock was a sure bet, said

husband's got it

meaning instantly and burst out laughing. "Who

themselves like that?"

guy, honestly. So confident about

brushing a stray hair from her forehead. The move was

his look sent her heart

raised an eyebrow. "So—are you

go watch the kids. After dinner, I

help with something."

what was on that chip.

Herman definitely could.

simple and light; the housekeepers had the

just them.

"there's a jewelry brand

to come with me?"

of those parties with all the celebrities and socialites?"

"Is this a

jewelry

for their

events, the stars would

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