In Chapter 227 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 227 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.
Anastasia lifted her head and spotted Herman standing behind her, hands propped on the back of the couch, smiling at her.
Quickly composing herself, she asked, “All done with your stuff?”
Herman took a seat next to her, replying, “I’ve handed off the rest to my colleagues. Couldn’t keep my wife waiting. She might get all sorts of ideas.”
This swanky club offered certain… special services. Melinda, who'd just shown up, was one of the special service providers.
Anastasia hadn't experienced it firsthand, but she knew. So Melinda's words earlier had thrown her off a bit. Knowing Melinda, being in this place, with Mr. Winchester around... all easily led to all sorts of assumptions.
Had she ever been in this line of work?
She found it hard to believe. No matter how poor or how starving she was, she would never choose this line of work. Forcing a smile, Anastasia asked, "You guys always conduct business in places like this?"
"Can't lie," Herman answered honestly. "I come here often. But I promise you, I'd never do anything to betray you. You're welcome to check up on me anytime."
This made Anastasia laugh. "I trust you."
If she couldn't trust the man who'd been with her through thick and thin, then she couldn't trust anyone. Her life was saved by Herman, plucked right out of Cloud Mountain. Otherwise, she would've died in that car accident.
Herman took Anastasia's hand, asking, "Why are your hands so cold?"
After saying this, he draped his coat over her. "You just got out of the hospital, can't catch a cold now. Let's go home."
"Okay." Anastasia melted in his warmth, her heart warming up too. She often thought how lucky she was to have met a guy like Herman.
Herman led her out of Neon Dreams. Nelson had already gotten the message and had Herman's Chevy waiting in the Neon Dreams parking lot.
Herman told Anastasia, "Wait here for a sec. I'll bring the car around."
"Okay." Anastasia stood still, waiting.
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