In Chapter 339 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 339 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.
The lounge was deserted. Grannie Anita scanned the room, then turned and quizzed Katelyn, "Where is everybody?"
Katelyn cast a glance at the empty room. Anastasia was nowhere to be found, which secretly relieved her. She knew how quick-tempered Grannie Anita could be. If she were to catch Anastasia now, there would definitely be a scene.
"I have no idea." Katelyn replied, shaking her head. Recalling Grannie Anita's earlier words, she asked, "Mom, you just got back from the countryside. Where did you hear these rumors that Ana can't have children?" This was something Katelyn needed to understand.
Grannie Anita's face was stone-cold, "Don't worry about how I found out. You're all so clueless, even more so than me, an eighty-year-old woman. You're all being fooled by that woman."
"Mom, Ana isn't like that. There must be a misunderstanding.” Katelyn defended Anastasia.
Grannie Anita snorted, “You’re defending her because you’re all the same, a bunch of women with ulterior motives, trying to marry up. I see, you’re deliberately defying me by choosing such a daughter-in-law.”
Such harsh words stung Katelyn. She said, "Mom, no matter what I do, you're never satisfied. I even signed a prenuptial agreement, not claiming a dime from the Salstrom family. What else do you want from me? I've given the Salstrom family two sons."
"That's your only merit. Otherwise, I would have had Feiman divorce you long ago." Grannie Anita retorted, glaring at Katelyn, "But now the woman Herman married can't even produce an heir. What's the point of marrying her? There's no shortage of beautiful women out there."
While they were arguing, the television in the lounge was broadcasting live footage of Herman giving a speech.
As Herman stepped onto the stage, he seemed every inch a king, full of regal majesty. His resonant voice echoed from the microphone, "Thank you all for joining us today, as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Elysian Technologies. Starting from a mere sales booth fifty years ago, Elysian Technologies has grown step by step to where we are today..."
Herman briefly went through the history of Elysian Technologies, capturing the rapt attention of hundreds in the audience.
From the waiting area below the stage, Anastasia watched Herman. She felt a deep sense of pride and happiness.
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