The Bond Between Us novel Chapter 271

Tavon's constant persuasion was suffocating Salma, and her soft heart finally gave in, "Fine, I'll go back to Willowbrook with you, just to have a look. But I have to wait until Ana comes back tomorrow. I need to tell her that I'm going to Willowbrook."

"Great." Tavon said with a smile, "I'll get the tickets now, and once Ana is back, you can let her know and we can head off to Willowbrook. But I think we should keep the real reason a secret from Ana."

Salma agreed that if they told the truth, Anastasia would definitely disapprove, so she said, "Hmm, I know what to do."

Overhearing their conversation, Pattie, who was munching on her fries, thought to herself that she must tell her mother about this. She couldn't let her grandmother be fooled by the bad guy, who, in her eyes, was Tavon.

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Meanwhile, at Crescent Bay.

Anastasia was blissfully unaware of what was happening. Salma had already been persuaded by Tavon, and at the moment, she was just getting ready to head out for a meal when the doorbell rang. Knowing it was Herman, she opened the door with a smile. A bouquet of roses greeted her as Herman came in, saying, "Honey, these are for you."

Anastasia laughed, "Is there a special occasion today? Why are you giving me flowers? It's not Valentine's Day, is it?"

"Every day is Valentine's Day when two people are in love." Herman kissed her cheek, and seeing she was dressed up, said, "Change your shoes. I'm taking you out for dinner."

"Your sweet talk is getting better. I thought you would be working late." Anastasia said.

"With you waiting for me, I have to be efficient and finish work quickly. Tonight, I'll take you out, and we can head back to Riverdale anytime tomorrow." Herman said.

Anastasia was in high spirits, she sniffed the roses and set them aside, then changed her shoes and went out with him.

It would be absurd to think that Herman only brought one assistant on his business trip to Crescent Bay. He took Anastasia to the local food street, with Nelson and a few bodyguards trailing behind them, ensuring their safety.

The food street was bustling with energy. Anastasia and Herman enjoyed some street-side pho, while Nelson and the bodyguards pretended to buy hot dogs from a nearby stall. To keep it natural and prevent Anastasia from suspecting, they were actually eating, and quite heartily at that.

Anastasia was thrilled. She hadn't had such a relaxing time enjoying street food in a long time.