The Bond Between Us novel Chapter 12
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In Chapter 12 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 12 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.
Herman shot Flynn a look, basically telling him to keep his trap shut. Right then, Anastasia walked out of the restroom and froze at the sight of the new face in the booth, her eyes landing on Herman.
Salma jumped in to introduce him, "This is Herman's distant relative. His name is..."
Salma didn't know his name, so Flynn chimed in, "I'm Flynn."
Seeing Anastasia, Flynn was a little baffled. He began to wonder, was his older brother meeting not the old woman he'd imagined, but this young woman?
Hearing his name, Anastasia stopped questioning and took a seat.
Salma said, "Herman, your parents passed away early, you have no siblings, and you're a lonely kid who had to fend for himself in Riverdale. I can tell that you're a hardworking and down-to-earth good boy. I feel comfortable leaving Ana in your care, and I hope you two will have a good life together."
This was a loaded statement that left Flynn a little stunned.
Parents passed away early? No siblings? Flynn's eyes widened in disbelief. His parents were alive and kicking at home, and here he was, his own flesh and blood, sitting right here. When did his older brother become so pitiful?
Flynn turned to Herman, baffled, "Herman, you..."
But before Flynn could finish his sentence, Herman stomped on his foot under the table, signaling him to shut up. It wasn't a light stomp either, Flynn yelped in pain.
Salma asked with concern, "Are you okay?"
Anastasia also turned to look at Flynn, finding him a bit odd.
Receiving Herman's warning, Flynn gritted his teeth and said, "I'm, I'm fine."
Herman nonchalantly said, "He probably just had a flare-up of his inflamed foot."
Anastasia looked curious. "Can your foot get inflamed too?"
Flynn gave Herman a helpless look, while Herman took a sip of his tea and said, "There are all sorts of illnesses, nothing strange about that."
Flynn forced a smile. "Right, it's just foot inflammation. I've had this issue before." If it meant finding out more about Herman's situation, he'd pretend to have a more serious illness if need be.
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