The Bound Between Us

Chapter 51
Anastasia was eyeing Herman, who as a man, totally got the way guys think
Did Herman think the same way?
Being stared at by Anastasia like this, Herman knew what was on her mind.
While waiting for the traffic light, Herman patted Anastasia’s head gently, saying, “Don’t overthink, not all guys are like that.”
Caught in the act, Anastasia was a bit embarrassed, but she got straight to the point, I can’t stand you lying to me, Herman. If
you ever want to call it quits, just tell me straight up, Fll understand. Just don’t keep me in the dark like some fool”
She could handle Herman falling for someone else, but she couldn’t handle being deceived.
She hoped their marriage would only involve two people, without any third wheel showing up
If that day ever came, she hoped Herman would be upfront about it, so they could split peacefully and move on to their next
relationships or marriages. Herman stared at her for a moment with his deep eyes, saying “Alright.”
His response left Anastasia with a weird feeling.
Aren’t people supposed to promise that day will never come?
Herman was just too straightforward, guess people prefer sweet talk after all.
Anastasia didnt say anything and turned to look out of the window, feeling a bit emotional
Herman noticed her reaction, reached out and held Anastasia’s hand, pressing it against his palm.
This intimate gesture made Anastasia’s heart race and she turned to look at him abruptly
He was looking straight ahead, a smile playing on his lips, but he didn’t say anything. He just held her hand tighter.
Anastasia found that Herman was quite good at making her heart flutter.
Her uneasiness from earlier was gone and her mood improved a bit.
Soon, the car stopped in front of a restaurant. Herman went to park the car while Anastasia waited for him at the entrance.

Then Salma called, just as Herman had predicted, Gianna and Joey hadn’t split just yet
The mistress was using the baby in her belly as leverage. Plus, the mistress daughter also had inheritance rights. If Gianna and
Joey divorced, there would be problems splitting the assets
Salma was yammering on the phone. Anastasia didn’t say anything, she just listened quietly.
The fact that an illegitimate child had inheritance rights was quite ironic, it indirectly fueled the mistress’s arrogance.
While on the phone, Herman came back from parking the car. Anastasia told Salma, “Mum, Herman and I are out for dinner, we’ll
talk when we get home.” Hearing that her daughter and son-in-law were together, Salma didn’t want to bother them anymore.
“Alright, you two enjoy yourselves. Ana, you and your husband better keep things good between you” Salma was worried about
Anastasia’s marriage due to Gianna’s situation.
Anastasia had married impulsively and they were sleeping in separate rooms. Wouldn’t that make things easier to go wrong?
“Alright, mum, I got it.”
Anastasia hung up the phone just as Herman came over, “Let’s go.”
The restaurant Herman chose today wasn’t very fancy, because he knew Anastasia didn’t like to waste money.
As they entered the lobby of the restaurant, a middle-aged man in a suit suddenly approached Herman.
“Mr. Salstrom.”
The man seemed very enthusiastic, “What a coincidence. I didn’t expect to see you here.
Hearing someone call Herman Mr. Salstrom, Anastasia gave Herman a look. She had always thought he was just a regular
employee at the company, why would someone call him so respectfully?
Herman remained expressionless, telling Anastasia, “You go wait for me in the Maple Chamber.”
“Okay” Anastasia agreed and followed the waiter to the Maple Chamber.
The Maple Chamber was upstairs. As Anastasia was going up, she glanced over at Herman.

She couldn’t hear what Herman and the middle-aged man were saying, but she could see that the man was very respectful of
Herman.
The man looked like a successful businessman, she noticed the expensive watch on his wrist. Why would someone like him
show such respect to Herman?
Anastasia arrived at the Maple Chamber and sat for a while before Herman came back
“That was a client from the company. I once helped them with a program.”
Anastasia asked, “Why did he call you Mr. Salstrom so respectfully?”
Herman laughed and said, “In the workplace, regardless of your position, people will address you like that out of courtesy. It’s just
a polite thing to do