The Bound Between Us

Chapter 656

The night whisked by in a blur. Julie, sleepless and clutching a pocketknife, set out for her rendezvous. She had ditched the protective gloves after they failed her at the hospital yesterday-there was no point in bothering with them now. Arriving at the pedestrian street Anastasia had mentioned, Julie didn't immediately reveal herself. Instead, she melted into the crowd, her appearance skillfully disguised. She needed to ensure Anastasia was alone. Meanwhile, Anastasia remained at home; Herman wouldn't dream of letting her out of the house. He had sent Dailey to intercept Kayleigh the moment she appeared. But amidst the bustling street, Dailey struggled to pinpoint anyone. Anastasia received a WhatsApp message from "Leonora": "Anastasia, are you here? I'm already here." Reading it, Anastasia informed Herman, "Kayleigh's here. I'm asking for her exact location."

Anastasia typed back, "Where are you? I'm here but can't spot you." Julie replied, "Let's meet at Starbucks on the pedestrian street. It'll be easier to find each other there."

Anastasia hoped to nail down Julie's location so Dailey could intercept her, but Julie skillfully dodged revealing her position, insisting on the Starbucks meet-up.

Showing their chat to Herman, he frowned. "This Kayleigh is careful."

"If I don't go, she won't show," Anastasia reasoned. "Maybe I should just meet her. With you and Dailey around, it should be safe."

"No way," Herman countered firmly. "I won't let you face even the slightest risk. Even a simple fall could have serious consequences. Kayleigh is targeting you. We can't take her lightly."

news. "The DNA results are back," a voice announced. "They confirm a

as he relayed the news to

"What?" Anastasia asked, puzzled.

The DNA confirms she's

She and Julie had been so close, and given Julie's animosity, Anastasia, pregnant as she was, could be in jeopardy at

did the fingerprint comparison fail before?" Anastasia

waiting for you. She's on

suggested. "If I go, she

crafting a plan. He made a call. "Christen, head to the pedestrian street. Coordinate with Dailey. You'll

Herman's most trusted, excelled in makeup and disguise. His skills allowed him to mimic someone with