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."

He and Herman went way back, having studied at the same college. They'd had their

being back filled Jason with joy. "Anastasia will be thrilled to hear

to call her, but then hesitated. What if it wasn't Herman? What if it was just someone who looked like him? He didn't want to raise Anastasia's hopes for no

camera aimed at the street. An idea sparked in his mind. He approached the barista inside, flashing his badge. "Hi, I'm with the police. Could I take a look at your security

wide, nodded quickly and fetched the manager. People often felt a mix of awe and nervousness when dealing with the police, and Jason knew this would work in

a quick explanation, pulled up the footage. The camera

then-there! Herman, clear as day, walking by

hide the grin spreading across his face. Finding Herman was more thrilling than solving any

leaned in, eyes wide. "It really is Herman.

image among the crowd. He snapped a photo of the screen with his phone and continued

mused, "If Herman's alive, why hasn't the Salstrom family reported

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