The Bound Between Us

Chapter 719

Anastasia felt a flicker of recognition, but couldn't quite place where she'd seen him before.

"That's Rowan," Christen explained. "He's Asher's younger brother, always helping him out. He got into it with Dailey over in Crescent Bay and ended up hurt. Remember when we were chasing Julie? Rowan got seriously injured, and Asher had to step in to help him." "Crescent Bay?" Anastasia's memory clicked. "Oh, it was him! He got hurt because of Dailey back then?"

She was surprised, recalling they had stayed at the same hotel, and she'd seen the blood on his arm. Rowan hadn't even treated his wound and looked so frail when she saw him again, almost collapsing. Anastasia replayed that day in her mind; after a brief chat with Dailey, Rowan had vanished.

"Do you know him?" Christen asked.

"Yeah, we've crossed paths a couple of times."

Christen replied. "I was pretending to be you back then. Maybe he thought I was you,

puzzled. "He's with Julie's

I remember seeing fear in his eyes. He jumped in front of Julie's knife, and the blood just poured out. Then he fought Dailey, making his injuries worse. It's a wonder

brief encounter in the elevator, still baffled why Rowan would risk himself for her. She was aware of Julie's illness. No

away on business, Anastasia spent her days with the kids. Katelyn visited Southridge Estates daily to see the babies but wouldn't stay long, which made everyone more comfortable. Pattie got along well with her siblings, and there was no tension. Herman was in Springfield, and after finishing

children. After noticing Katelyn's

as she was able, she didn't want to

secret from Anastasia, saying she was off to dance classes or social gatherings, but she was actually working as a cleaner at a hotel. The job was simple, just a four-hour shift changing linens after guests

of insecurity and caution, never really having a moment to relax.