The Bond Between Us (Anastasia and Herman) novel Chapter 1081

Paradise, Paradise—always Paradise.

Layna was seething, jealousy flaring hot in her chest. “What’s the point of knowing Russian anyway? It’s not like you’re moving there. Justin, just talk with me for a bit, will you?”

Justin shook his head. “Layna, you should read more and pick up new things. Knowledge is never a waste. Someday, when you need it, you’ll wish you’d learned more. By the way, I heard Wesley signed you up for calligraphy?”

“He did,” Layna mumbled, feeling guilty. “I go every day.”

“How’s it going? Show me some of your writing tonight when we get home,” Justin said.

“…Sure,” Layna said, forcing a smile.

Truth was, she barely paid attention in class. With Juliana recovering from her miscarriage, Scott didn’t have time for her. Layna went to lessons, but her mind was always somewhere else. It was pointless.

Soon, the car pulled up outside the restaurant.

Justin and Layna stepped out. Among their friends, they were both good-looking, but Justin especially stood out—he had this quiet confidence that made people notice him, even though he was still so young.

A server approached, all polite smiles. “Good evening, are you here for dinner?”

“We have a reservation under Andrew,” Justin replied.

“Oh, the Livingston party? You’re expected on the third floor. This way, please.” The server had sharp eyes—anyone associated with the Livingstons had to be important.

If Layna was with any other kids, she’d be the standout, but next to Justin, she just didn’t measure up. Their looks didn’t quite match—he was on a different level.

The server, assuming, smiled at them. “Your little sister is adorable.”

Before Justin could say anything, Layna jumped in, “I’m not his sister, I’m his—” future wife.

Juliana had filled her head with those ideas, and Layna was certain only someone like Justin was good enough for her.

Justin said, expression steady, “She’s my uncle’s niece.”

That hurt. Was that all Justin saw her as? Not even a friend—just his uncle’s niece.

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