The Bound Between Us

Chapter 767

Melody stepped into the hallway and spotted Rowan at the far end, leaning casually against the wall with a cigarette in hand. She approached him, "Mrs. Salstrom wants to see you."

Rowan took a final drag, flicked the cigarette out the window, and stuffed his hands into his pockets as he headed towards the hospital room.

"Hey, Rowan," Melody called out, “If I hadn't come with you, would you still have brought Mrs. Salstrom here? You like her, don't you?"

It was their first meeting, but Rowan's rugged good looks were hard to miss. Melody, having met her fair share of men, noticed the way he looked at Anastasia —a look that showed he cared.

Rowan turned, his gaze sharp. "Mind your own business," he snapped.

He didn't owe an explanation to someone he barely knew.

Melody felt a chill run down her spine under his intense gaze. She'd only seen such intensity once before-in Herman's eyes.

She wisely decided to drop the subject.

late, well past two in the morning. Anastasia was on

had called Anastasia as soon as

but if he had spiked the drink, why would he drink it too?

phone, "Focus on getting better, Nelson. Don't worry about anything else right

had a mild concussion and needed stitches, requiring a brief stay at

Nelson replied. "I'll head to the office tomorrow.

"Don't worry about it.

Henry. She noticed Rowan had come in but continued with her

sat quietly,

connected, Anastasia instructed Henry, "I need you to check out Neon Dreams. Look into the waiter who served us and find out what happened after I left. Also, check the background of the guy

Henry

ended the call and finally turned to Rowan. "You've been following me

up when things went wrong. She

onto hers, deep and mysterious. She had handled things well, he thought. Her quick thinking showed she was