The Bound Between Us (Anastasia and Herman) novel Chapter 53

Chapter 53 

Anastasia felt a sudden urge to pinch Herman’s adorable cheeks 

And she did just that 

She was taken aback when her fingers actually made contact with his cheek.. 

Herman was equally surprised when Anastasia suddenly pinched his face. 

They locked eyes for a moment, as if time had stopped. 

Admiring his handsome face and sexy thin lips, she felt her mouth go dry, a sign that she might want to kiss him. 

“The food’s here.” 

The server’s arrival with their food stopped Anastasia from acting on her impulse 

That was a close call. 

She pulled her hand back, acting as if nothing had happened, sitting like a well-behaved child. 

They remained silent as the dishes were brought to the table. Once the server left, Herman touched his pinched cheek and managed to calm down, “Let’s eat, or we’ll miss the movie.” 

“Mhm Anastasia focused on her food, completely engrossed. 

Herman was considerate, occasionally serving Anastasia. By the end of the meal, she was so full she burped. 

She even finished the dessert and had to rub her belly due to how full she was 

As they descended the stairs, Herman supported Anastasia. 

Seeing her rub her belly while walking, Herman gently warned her, “Don’t overeat like this next time. It’s okay if you can’t finish. Don’t hurt yourself.” 

The food was so delicious that Anastasia didnt want to waste a single bite, so she ended up eating too much 

Laughing, Anastasia said. “No worries. I once had a buffet with Monica for three hours. We were so full we had to lean on the wall to get out. My digestion is good, it pass soon.” 

“We have 20 minutes before the movie. Let’s walk around the plaza to help you digest” 

The cinema was just next to the restaurant, so there was no need to drive 

“Sounds good.” Anastasia rubbed her belly, still feeling a bit uncomfortable. She hung her bag around Herman’s neck and leisurely strolled around. 

Herman, a billionaire CEO had become a bag carrier for his wife 

With a smile, Herman went to pay the bill. 

Anastasia left the restaurant first, wanting to get some fresh air. As she stepped down the stairs, she spotted someone she didn’t want to see 

A few meters away, Cason was lively chatting with some middle-aged men. 

Cason was also dining at the same restaurant and was preparing to bid farewell to his clients. 

His law firm was newly established and didn’t have any big cases yet. For some reason, there had been several troubles recently, causing him headaches. Standing on the stairs, Anastasia caught Casons attention. His expression froze for a second before he said something to his clients. 

After the clients left one by one, Cason approached Anastasia. 

“What a coincidence, bumping into you in Riverdale of all places. You told me to stop bothering you, but it seems like you’re deliberately trying to run into 

me” 

Cason arrogantly assumed Anastasia was there because of him, which filled him with confidence 

Ever since he found out the real reason why Anastasia dropped out of college, his image of her had crumbled. 

In his eyes, Anastasia was a frivolous woman who was unfaithful 

He had foolishly thought of Anastasia for so many years, and his anger at being deceived made him unable to resist mocking her whenever he saw her. Anastasia retorted emotionlessly, “This street doesnt belong to you. Don’t assume I’m here for you”