The Bound Between Us

Chapter 766

Rowan cradled Anastasia in his arms as they flagged down a cab on the busy street. Melody slipped in right after them, even though Rowan initially wanted her out. But when Melody called Anastasia's name with genuine concern, he held back. Turning to the cab driver, his voice steady but urgent, he said, "To the hospital, please."

Anastasia was battling the effects of a drug, her skin flushed and burning with fever. Every fiber of her being screamed to shed her clothing, yet some distant part of her mind whispered restraint. Her body, however, refused to listen.

Melody gently adjusted Anastasia's clothes, whispering, "Hang in there, Mrs. Salstrom. We're almost at the hospital."

Rowan sat silently, anxiety etched into his features, his eyes never leaving Anastasia's face.

As soon as they reached the hospital, Rowan hurriedly summoned a doctor to counteract the drug. He left Melody to keep watch over Anastasia in the room while he paced the corridor outside, respecting the boundaries of decency.

The potent drug finally began to wear off after half an hour. Without the timely medical intervention, Anastasia's condition could have been catastrophic.

When she finally came to, she was drenched in sweat, as if she'd been swimming fully clothed.

Melody handed her a glass of water. "Here, Mrs. Salstrom, have some water." Anastasia managed to prop herself up, her limbs heavy and sluggish. "Thank you," she murmured, taking a sip.

and she felt a

asked, concern lacing her

Melody's indignation flared. "That Jarod is a real

recalling it was

voice gaining a bit of strength.

helped you? He's outside. A

believe that Rowan had brought her to the hospital. Even more puzzling was why he had been

a candle to him. Eight years ago, you and

bringing this up. She hoped to

know about eight years ago?"

just realized how much Melody seemed to

spread rumors. I was always envious of you for finding someone like Mr.

all along, why didn't you say something?" Anastasia's voice was tinged with frustration and regret.

that Melody had been aware of the past while she, Anastasia, had been

spared her the regrets with Herman and the hardship that Pattie had