The Bound Between Us

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.

of this, Sean was spent, his face flushed and his lungs burning. When Herman finally let him

down, his presence looming over Sean like a shadow. "Now, tell me. Who's this Meng person? What's my real connection? Who am

mouth shut, but we've got all night. I have all the time in the world to play

eyes wide with fear, tried to scramble to his feet, but his limbs were weak, and the wet floor sent

don't know anyone named Meng. You're George, and 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 just be satisfied? Marrying

his own identity. Marrying Sandy would

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

then asked,

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

Herman pulled him up again. "Ready for another

waving his hands in

let him off that easily. He shoved Sean's head

thrashed violently, sending droplets flying everywhere. When Herman finally relented, Sean's face was ghostly pale, his body convulsing with

Sean, his recent bone

vel

lay gasping

from cold determination to something almost like concern. He pressed his thumb into