The Bound Between Us

Chapter 429
Herman walked in, with a cool aloofness in his stance. Grannie Anita was tensed up at his presence. She even didn’t dare to
look at him directly, let alone greet him with her usual warmth.
Everyone knew how much Grannie Anita adored her grandson, Herman. Feiman, noticing Grannie Anita avoiding Herman’s
gaze and hearing Herman’s stern tone, immediately guessed that something was amiss.
Grannie Anita had stirred up trouble again.
Herman approached Grannie Anita. Looking down at her with a cold stare, he asked, “Dear Grandmother, please tell me, what
exactly are you up to?” His formal address to her indicated the gravity of the situation.
Grannie Anita, feeling guilty, lowered her gaze and started fiddling with her fingers. She couldn’t help but sneak glances at
Herman from the corner of her eyes.
Herman’s expression was icy, and for the first time, Feiman saw him using such a tone with Grannie Anita. Feiman intervened,
“Herman, that’s not the right way to speak to Grandma...”
Then Feiman turned to Grannie Anita, “Mom, what have you done now?”
Grannie Anita, feigning illness, placed a hand on her head. “Oh my, my head is throbbing. Feiman, help me to my room. I need
to lie down.”
Realizing Grannie Anita was faking and fearful of a confrontation, Feiman prepared to assist her upstairs.
Herman then spoke sternly, “Grandma, it seems you didn’t take my words to heart. Let me repeat myself. If you dare to meddle
with my marriage to Anastasia again, I, Herman, will disown you as my grandmother.”
His casual tone belied the harshness of his words, leaving Grannie Anita and Feiman- stunned.
Grannie Anita, shocked and heartbroken, stared at Herman. She stood up. Her frail body was trembling. Tears welled up in her
eyes as she said, “Herman, I’m your grandmother. I raised you. When you were sick and refused to take your medicine, I
comforted you, and I fed you.
you. When you had a fever, I stayed up for two nights straight. When you were learning to walk, I held your hand, afraid you
might fall. When you fell into the pond as a child, I jumped in to save you...”

As she spoke, tears fell from her eyes.
Feiman quickly signaled Herman, “Apologize to Grandma. That’s not the right way to talk to her.”
Of course, Herman had no intentions of disowning Grannie Anita. However, he needed her to understand the consequences of
her actions. Grannie Anita had been causing too much trouble, and if this continued, his marriage to Anastasia would definitely
be affected.
Herman, expressionless, said, “Grandma, I appreciate everything you’ve done for me, but that doesn’t give you the right to
interfere in my marriage. I’ve already warned you that Anastasia’s pregnancy is delicate. I asked you to show some empathy.
Even if you don’t like her, at least respect her. But what did you do yesterday?”
Herman’s penetrating gaze made Grannie Anita look away guiltily.
Katelyn, hearing the commotion from upstairs, came down. Upon hearing Herman’s words, she quickly walked over. “What’s
going on? Herman, why are you speaking to Grandma like this? She’s accepted Anastasia now. She even personally poured her
a glass of water as an apology yesterday.”
Ignoring Katelyn’s words, Herman continued to question Grannie Anita. His tone was icy, “You’ve been asking Nelson about my
whereabouts. You arranged for me to stay in room. 1122, and you had aphrodisiac candles lit in there. Grandma, did you ever
consider Anastasia, who is carrying my child, when you were plotting against me? Do you realize the impact your actions could
have on my marriage?”
Feiman and Katelyn were taken aback. Katelyn asked, “What aphrodisiac candles? What’s this about room 1122? Herman,
what’s going on?”
Unable to withstand the questioning, Grannie Anita blurted out, “I arranged it all. I wanted to match you with Julie. I did it for your
sake, Herman. I didn’t do anything wrong. I was trying to help you. The baby that Anastasia is carrying isn’t yours.”