The Bound Between Us

Chapter 655

Even the slightest hint of doubt was enough to make Herman bend over backwards for anything Anastasia wanted. It was just a simple verification, no big deal. Dailey got on it right away.

Meanwhile, Julie, fresh out of the beauty salon, headed to the outskirts of Riverdale to meet at the old reservoir. Asher's car was parked by the roadside. Julie walked up, asking, "Asher, what's up? Why did you call me here?"

"I've been made, Julie. My cover's blown and I need to lay low away from Riverdale for a while," Asher said, taking a puff of his cigar. "You've got two choices: either you come with me and keep a low profile, or you stay and risk getting caught." A wave of panic hit Julie. "Leave Riverdale? To where?"

"To a place off the grid," Asher replied, smoke curling around him. "There, neither the cops nor Herman can touch you."

"When can we come back?" Julie asked, her voice tinged with reluctance. "Anastasia's about to have her baby any day now. If I leave, she wins."

Since her escape nearly a year ago, living in constant fear, the sound of sirens always put her on edge, and sleepless nights had become the norm. Her health had taken a turn for the worse, leading to a grim diagnosis a week ago-cervical cancer.

running out, her desperation to see Anastasia's downfall intensified, unwilling to leave Riverdale now. "You're better off staying away for a

can't wait that long," Julie refused flatly. "Asher, I'm staying. Whatever happens next, I'll

that much?" Asher was genuinely surprised. He had his own

her fists clenched, eyes blazing with anger. "They're the reason for my misery. If I'm going down, I'm taking them with me. Asher, I don't care why you helped me escape before, but now,

to lose such a committed ally, Asher made her a deal. "I'll give you a day to do what you have to. If the cops don't catch you, I'll get you out

power, didn't

alone by the reservoir, ignoring the text from Anastasia. Without Asher, her protection was gone; time was running out. From her recent meeting, she

to end Anastasia, driven by a hatred that wouldn't let

reply, Anastasia immediately informed Herman: "Kayleigh's in for shopping

have Dailey handle it," Herman said,