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."

back, having studied at the same college.

Jason with joy. "Anastasia will be

then hesitated. What if it wasn't Herman? What if it was just someone who

in his mind. He approached the barista inside, flashing his badge. "Hi, I'm

People often felt a mix of awe and nervousness when dealing with the police, and Jason knew this would

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

fast-forwarded through the video, and then-there! Herman,

across his face. Finding Herman

"It

the video, capturing Herman's image among the crowd. He snapped a photo of the screen with his phone

Herman's alive, why

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