The Bound Between Us

Chapter 769

Anastasia curled up under her cozy duvet, listening to the rain patter against the window. Sleep was elusive, her mind a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions. All she yearned for was to nestle into Herman's arms and find peace in sleep. "Herman, Herman..." she whispered into the night.

Meanwhile, in Willowbrook, a sudden flash of lightning split the sky, followed by a crack of thunder. Herman jolted awake, a strange unease gripping him, as if someone had been calling his name. He rubbed his chest, trying to shake off the feeling, then splashed his face with cold water in the bathroom. His flight to Riverdale was scheduled for 2 PM the next day, and he was eager to be on his way.

With sleep teasing him, Herman decided to pack his suitcase, counting down the hours until dawn. By noon, he was all set to head to the airport when Sandy burst in, panic written all over her face.

"George, something terrible has happened! Uncle Nicholas was in a car accident and is in the hospital. You need to go see him right away."

Hearing about Nicholas's accident, Herman's brow furrowed. "Which hospital?"

"First Hope Hospital," Sandy replied hurriedly. "They called me; Uncle's in the ER."

else, he was George, Nicholas's son. Despite his doubts about his own identity,

was injured and being treated inside. The driver's wife, sitting in the waiting area, was unhurt but frantic with worry over her husband. She explained to the traffic officer, "It wasn't my husband's fault. The old man walked into the road without looking. My husband tried

driver unable to avoid the collision. In trying to avoid

out, "Is anyone here Nicholas's family?" Herman stepped forward. "I am. How

arterial damage in his left leg, and the bone is crushed. We need to

a way to keep Herman from leaving, hadn't anticipated such drastic consequences. But this outcome certainly

the doctor returned to the operating room. Hearing about the amputation left the driver's wife visibly shaken. The prospect of hefty

fault. Your father stepped out without looking. My husband got hurt too, can't we

stop talking." He