The Bound Between Us

Chapter 479

Gianna's face was an open book-etched with worry, the kind that spoke volumes about her feelings for Herman. Not once did she ask about Anastasia's fate. Monica had tried to keep her thoughts at bay, but Gianna's words made that impossible. Flynn's voice broke through the tension, "My big brother's just been rushed to the hospital, and I've got no idea what's going on. I need to get there. Monica, can you take Pattie home? The Salstroms are in total disarray; I can't look after her right now." Pattie, upon hearing about her father's hospitalization, burst into tears, "Uncle, I want to see Daddy. Is Daddy going to die? I don't want to lose Mommy or Daddy."

"Pattie, sweetheart, be a good girl. Uncle's heading to the hospital to check on Daddy. The doctors are amazing; he's going to be just fine. Can you go home with your godmother for now?" Flynn pleaded, urgency lacing his voice. Turning to Monica, he said, "I've got to go. Please, take care of Pattie."

Monica took Pattie's hand, reassuring her with a simple, "Okay."

Gianna chimed in, "Flynn, let me come with you."

In his current state, Flynn had no time to question Gianna's motives; he was too preoccupied with worry. "Just follow my car," he said hastily.

Monica stood with Pattie, watching Gianna's concerned figure disappear with Flynn, her mind racing with thoughts.

speculation. Gianna was Anastasia's cousin, after all surely her concern was innocent. With so much chaos unfolding, Monica's primary concern was Anastasia's well-being and her safe return. Everything else would have to wait. Scooping up Pattie, Monica said, "Let's go find your grandmother, Pattie. You heard them-your mom's going to be okay. Just

At the hospital.

straight to the emergency room, where Riverdale's top surgeons had gathered, pooling the hospital's finest resources to save him.

bundle of nerves outside the emergency room, hands clasped in prayer, while Collin was

consciousness, muttered Anastasia's name the person

The doctor leaned in closer to

"Anastasia... Anastasia," Herman whispered.

doctor understood and stepped out to where Katelyn was waiting anxiously. "How's my

doing everything possible. Mr. Salstrom kept calling for someone named Anastasia. Who is she?" the doctor inquired. "His will to live seems weak. Without his own desire to survive, even the best surgeon can't save

"Tell my son that we'll only leave Anastasia alone if he survives. If he dares to give