In Chapter 85 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 85 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 shook her head. She was hungry, but she couldn't stomach anything right now.
This time, she pissed off the Ledford family. It was a whole different ball game.
Herman punched Blake, who was a big shot from the Ledford family, the kind of guy who could make her and Herman disappear from Riverdale without breaking a sweat.
"Herman, are we screwed?" Anastasia asked anxiously. "What did you do to Blake?"
"I cut off one of his fingers. That's a slap on the wrist, really." Herman replied nonchalantly.
"We're screwed." Anastasia got down from Herman's lap and held his hand tightly. "You should lay low for a while outside of Riverdale. If the Ledford family comes knocking, we're in deep shit."
They were just average Joes. How could they stand against the mighty Ledford family?
If the Ledford family called the cops, Herman might end up rotting in jail, given Blake's injury.
Anastasia couldn't hold back her tears as she thought about this. She blamed herself for bringing this onto Herman.
Noticing that Anastasia was worried, Herman smiled and said, "Don't worry. I've got my cousin."
He tried to reassure Anastasia by mentioning Flynn Salstrom.
Anastasia shook her head, "This is different from before, Herman. You should leave Riverdale now. It might be too late soon."
"Anastasia, I'll get you home safe. Don't worry about me." Herman patted Anastasia's head. He wanted to get Anastasia home safely before dealing with the Ledford family.
"But..." Anastasia was still worried.
"Trust me. Just go home." Herman said with a smile.
Herman was as calm as a cucumber, making Anastasia even more worried.
What's done is done. She could only brace herself for what came next.
Herman hailed a cab and let Anastasia get in.
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