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."

doubts about his own identity, until he had

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 to brake, but

just in time to hear the conversation. The accident had been caused by Nicholas running a red light, leaving the driver unable to avoid the collision. In trying to avoid him, the driver crashed

emerged from the ER, calling out, "Is anyone here Nicholas's family?" Herman stepped forward. "I am.

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

suggested Nicholas find a way to keep Herman from leaving, hadn't anticipated such drastic

forms, and the doctor returned to the operating room. Hearing about the amputation left the driver's

looking. My husband got hurt too, can't we just call it even? The officer said it was your father's fault, and we can't

snapped, "Just stop talking." He had little patience for