The Bound Between Us

Chapter 795

Jason felt a rush of excitement, his eyes widening in disbelief. "Herman," he murmured.

In no time, he was on his feet, his eyes locked on a familiar figure ahead.

Hank, nearby, looked puzzled. He thought Jason was asking about Herman's mysterious disappearance. "Herman's been missing for months," Hank said with a sigh. "I doubt he's coming back. Such a shame."

There was a trace of regret in Hank's voice, but before he could continue, Jason was already weaving through the bustling crowd on Main Street, trying to catch up with the figure he thought was Herman.

The street buzzed with life-people chatting, vendors calling out their specials, the delicious smell of hot dogs and pretzels in the air. It was so crowded that losing someone could happen in an instant.

"Herman!" Jason called out, but his voice was lost in the noisy marketplace.

Hank followed, bewildered. "Jason, did you really see Herman? I thought he was... gone."

way back, having studied at

thought of Herman being back filled Jason with joy. "Anastasia will be thrilled to

it was just someone who looked like him? He didn't want to raise Anastasia's hopes for no

the barista inside,

barista, eyes wide, nodded quickly and fetched the manager. People often felt a mix of awe and nervousness when dealing with

a quick explanation, pulled up the footage. The camera had a clear view of the street, capturing

raced as he fast-forwarded through the video, and then-there! Herman, clear as day, walking by with a cup of coffee in

across his face. Finding Herman was more thrilling

leaned in, eyes wide. "It

photo of the screen with his phone and continued watching. The footage showed Herman heading

mused, "If Herman's alive, why hasn't

then, a waitress who had been watching the footage with them chimed in. "Oh, I've seen this guy around. He's been coming in the past couple of days, always ordering a caramel macchiato. I remember