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."

Nicholas's son. Despite his doubts about his own identity, until he had absolute proof, he would remain George. Nicholas had always looked after him, and

of the driver involved in the accident was there too; the driver 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

running a red light, leaving the driver unable

"Is anyone here Nicholas's

the bone is crushed. We need to amputate to save his life. We need your

way to keep Herman from leaving, hadn't anticipated such drastic consequences.

to the operating room. Hearing about the amputation left the driver's wife visibly shaken. The prospect of hefty medical bills loomed large,

Herman, she pleaded, “Herman, it really wasn't my husband's fault. Your father stepped out without looking. My husband got hurt too, can't we just call it even? The officer said it was your

"Just stop talking." He had little patience for