The Bound Between Us

Chapter 936

What does a domineering CEO look like when he's in a playful mood?

Herman lifted his head from her chest and flashed a grin so dazzling it could melt steel. That smile alone made Anastasia's heart flutter.

She pinched his cheek, laughing. "People say beautiful women are trouble, but what about handsome men? Are you the dangerous kind too?"

Honestly, Herman was trouble—in the best way. She loved his loyalty, the way he stuck by her no matter what.

Good looks are one thing, but being devoted? That's the real deal. Who wouldn't fall for a man like that?

He caught her hand, gazing at her with a look that was all affection and mischief. "If I'm trouble, then you're stuck with me for a million years. Forever and ever, okay?"

She looked up, falling headlong into the warmth of his gaze, her eyes suddenly misty. "Okay! Forever and ever."

He chuckled, buried his head against her again, and playfully toppled her over. "But first, let's get down to business."

His wife was just too tempting-he really didn't care about "getting to work" right

now.

Anastasia couldn't help but laugh. "Just because you've had a vasectomy doesn't mean you get to misbehave all you want. We've got plenty of time, you know."

don't want plenty of time," he shot back, eyes

was about to reply, then realized-Herman's "now" wasn't the calendar kind. He was talking about

endless. He seemed determined to make sure she'd never forget him-every inch

so powerless around Anastasia. He was addicted to every little thing about her-her smile, her frown, those eyes, those lips,

"better," he'd

come by to let Anastasia know she was taking Cynthia hiking. But when she heard the ruckus from the bedroom, her

from her younger siblings, found Salma. “Grandma, where's Mom? She's

"Your mom's busy! Why don't you take your brother

morning. What's Mom so

then changed the subject. "Hey, want to

up. "Yes! Wait for

as always. Lately, Tavon was glued to Salma's side, always hunting for snacks or a chat.

called Tavon about a hundred times, begging him to come back and save

Tavon didn't care anymore-if the Morton Group went down, so be

of bed close to noon. She was starving, and for once, she demolished two bowls

and teased, "See? If you don't eat well, just get a little exercise first—you'll be starving

"exercise," he obviously meant the

look. "Can you

his most innocent face. "I thought I was

her soup and stood up. "I'm heading out. Find something to