The Bound Between Us

Chapter 777

"Alright, let's head there."

Hearing the name of the place, Herman felt a strange sense of familiarity that he couldn't quite place. As the car started moving, the driver began chatting with him. "First time in Riverdale, sir?" the driver asked, catching Herman's eye in the rearview mirror. "I've been driving cabs here for ten years. This area used to be nothing but empty fields. Look at it now-skyscrapers everywhere. It's grown so fast."

Herman replied, "It's not my first time here, but I don't remember much of it."

"So, are you visiting or job hunting?" the driver asked. "I know some job agencies that can help with everything, even finding a place to stay."

Herman chuckled, "You seem to have quite the network."

"Gotta make a living," the driver said with a smile. "I have three kids, and living in Riverdale isn't cheap. Plus, my parents are back in my hometown, so I have to earn. What about you, sir? Married, kids? A handsome guy like you must be married to a wonderful woman."

A wife and kids...

Herman had never really thought about having a family. Since his amnesia, his past was a complete blank. He only knew he was dating Sandy and that Nicholas was his father. But after noticing some inconsistencies with Nicholas and Sandy, he started questioning everything.

"Maybe," Herman said uncertainly.

laughed, "Family isn't a 'maybe' thing. You've either got one or you

quiet, unsure how to answer.

car continued through the night, Riverdale's streets were mostly quiet, except for the Night Market, which buzzed with life and the aroma of

off at the market's entrance. "Just head in here,

paying the fare

visit, yet the sight of the shops lining the

memories here.

paused outside a small café called TeaTimes, which had already

Standing there, fragmented memories flickered through his

if he wanted bubble tea, though

he ordered a taro

moved on, he saw vendors packing up their stalls for

caught his eye-a young woman

plastic earrings and rings. She was just

approached and asked, "How

The bustling market, the jewelry stand, the young vendor, and the handmade