The Bound Between Us

Chapter 787

Chapter 787

Herman wasn't about to give up, not when he was so close to uncovering the truth

about himself. All he needed was a hint, a whisper of a clue, and he was

relentless in his pursuit.

Sean, meanwhile, kept his lips sealed, his eyes darting everywhere but at Herman, avoiding his intense gaze.

"So, you're not gonna talk, huh?" Herman smirked, his voice icy. "Alright, let's take this somewhere private and have a real chat."

Fast forward ten minutes, and Herman had Sean cornered in a room at a Super 8 Motel. He pushed Sean into the bathroom and locked the door behind them.

Sean had no idea what Herman was up to, and his nerves were fraying. "George, what are you doing? Don't do anything crazy."

Sean backed up until he hit the wall. Herman turned on the faucet, filling the sink with water before shutting it off. In one swift move, he pulled Sean over and dunked his head into the water.

It was a seamless, practiced motion. Sean struggled, sputtering and gasping as water filled his nose and mouth. Herman let him up for a breath, only to push him back under again.

"Glub, glub, glub," went the bubbles in the water.

and his lungs burning. When Herman finally

down, his presence looming over Sean like a shadow. "Now, tell me. Who's this Meng

all night. I have all the time in the world to play

fear, tried to scramble to his feet, but his limbs were weak, and the wet floor

if you don't believe me, go ahead and check it out." Sean's voice was defiant. "My sister treats you like gold. Why can't you

expense of his own identity. Marrying Sandy would be

any police station and find out who I really am," Herman sneered. "Do you know why I

hesitated, then asked,

was scared of what he might find. The truth was a double-edged sword, and he was caught between

Herman pulled him up again. "Ready

his head, waving his hands

Herman wasn't ready to let him off that easily. He shoved Sean's

sending droplets flying everywhere. When Herman finally relented, Sean's face was ghostly pale, his

had taken its toll on Sean, his recent bone marrow

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gasping

concern. He pressed

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