In Chapter 123 of The Bond Between Us novel, the narrative takes a riveting turn, plunging readers deeper into the intricacies of Anastasia and Herman's evolving relationship. As the couple grapples with the shocking revelation of their shared past, the town of Riverdale becomes a backdrop for both confrontations and moments of quiet introspection.
Chapter 123 opens with Anastasia attempting to piece together the fragments of her forgotten memories, haunted by the striking resemblance of their daughter to a past she never knew she had. The quaint charm of Riverdale transforms into a landscape of uncertainty as Herman, determined to unearth the truth, confronts Anastasia with questions that demand answers.
With just a simple sentence from Anastasia, Julie was feeling all knotted up inside.
Anastasia had just owned her.
Herman was initially worried, but after witnessing Anastasia's swift and careful comeback, he let out a sigh of relief.
Anastasia always had a way with words, always getting the upper hand.
The blind date was no biggie, as Anastasia was Herman's one and only, legally protected wife.
Julie was clearly flustered, she had met her match and was so rattled she couldn't even speak, she just maintained a smile.
Herman explained to Anastasia, "My aunt had introduced me to a lot of people, showed me a lot of photos. She was worried I couldn't find a wife."
Seeing Herman so eager to explain, Anastasia didn't press further, saying, "My aunt did the same to me too."
She also had a few blind dates, there was no need for her to argue with Herman about this.
They had met through a blind date, and now that she was Herman's wife, there was no point arguing with Julie.
Collin, covering half his face, and winked at Julie. He was just quietly eating, knowing that if he dared to speak more, Herman would have a bone to pick with him later.
Julie sat down. She had lost her appetite and was silent for the whole meal, just quietly observing the interaction between Herman and Anastasia.
Anastasia was eating heartily, with Herman taking care of her throughout the meal, even deboning the fish for her.
Collin commented, "This meal is giving me indigestion. I need to find a girlfriend to comfort me. Sister-in-law, this is the first time I've seen Herman so patient and caring, you've really trained him well."
Anastasia blushed and laughed, "Is that so?"
Herman peeled a shrimp and placed it in Anastasia's bowl, saying: "It really depends on the situation. The way I treat my wife, of course, would differ from how I treat my friends."
Collin gave a thumbs up, asking, "When are you guys planning the wedding?"
Anastasia was about to say there won't be a wedding, but Herman beat her to it, "We'll send out the invitations, just have your wedding gifts ready."
Was Herman really planning a wedding?
Anastasia hadn't heard about this before.
Maybe this was just Herman's way of chatting with his friends, so she didn't say much else.
Collin said, "Of course I'll have the gifts ready. Let's make a pact, I'll be your best man."
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