The Bound Between Us

No mother wants her child getting caught up in romance too soon. The mere mention of it put Mrs. Li on high alert.

She stared in disbelief. "An illegitimate daughter from the Salstrom family? Who is that? Which Salstrom family are you even talking about?"

It never crossed Mrs. Li's mind to connect this gossip to the Salstroms of Elysian Technologies. As far as she knew, there was no secret daughter in that family.

"It's Herman's girl, Paradise," Juliana explained. "Xinru, you really need to watch your son. That girl... she's got a reputation. She's not someone you want Andrew around."

"Paradise? How could she be Herman's illegitimate child? Isn't she his and Anastasia's daughter? Herman said so himself at the last birthday party." Mrs. Li frowned, thinking aloud. "And isn't that girl mute? How could my son be writing love letters to her? How would they even know each other?"

Mrs. Li hadn't paid any attention to Paradise and had no clue the girl could speak

now.

really didn't know?" Juliana looked at her like she'd just missed the obvious. "Xinru, you're being too trusting. Everyone knows how much Herman dotes on his wife, but Paradise isn't

Ana's illegitimate daughter.

now she's talking-who knows what problems she'll have next? She's young, but her mind's already working overtime. Maybe she's only after your family's background, getting close to Andrew on

face went rigid. Early romance was already a problem-but with a scheming girl?

sure to keep an eye out. I won't let anyone with

be harder to control. WhQ know you

Li's eyes narrowed. "I won't let that happen. The girl my son marries has to come from a good family, be kind and be

finally looked satisfied.

Layna with a smile. "You did well back there. We can't let that Paradise girl get anywhere near the Li family. Layna, keep your eyes open. Don't give Andrew

a single chance

Salstrom name behind her, she'll be

want something, I'm