The Bound Between Us

Chapter 806

Someone in the crowd started yelling, and just like that, every head turned in that direction. The energy shifted; people leaned in, craning their necks to see what

was happening.

Anastasia had been sitting still for what felt like forever, but now her eyes flicked up, catching the commotion. She stood suddenly, hope flaring up in her chest.

But it was just another letdown.

"That's not Herman from Elysian Technologies. Don't start rumors if you don't even know him," someone grumbled.

"Exactly! Don't get us all worked up for nothing," another replied, sounding annoyed.

"I've got money riding on Mr. Salstrom showing up," someone muttered nearby.

A girl clasped her hands together like she was wishing on a star. "Please, let Mr. Salstrom come! His wife is amazing he can't just leave her hanging, right?"

"It's been ages already. Maybe Herman's not coming after all?" someone else wondered aloud.

about this for weeks,"

spirited and brave, "Let them laugh. Loving boldly is

with their whole heart? Most people keep their feelings hidden, scared of

swirling around her, a flicker of disappointment crossing her eyes. She didn't care what anyone else thought. All that mattered was whether he'd come

uproar had just been someone tripping and, to avoid a pile-up, making a fuss so people would

spotted trouble brewing. She quickly

look of genuine admiration. "Mrs.

wave of warmth from the stranger's encouragement. She smiled, "Thank

packed store. Standing tall in the center of it

the ad and got curious. Honestly, I never expected this kind of reaction. Im Anastasia, almost thirty, and

the trouble and the crowd. I just want everyone to leave safely. If anyone got hurt, I'd never forgive myself. That would

each other more space. The tension eased, replaced by a

"Mrs. Salstrom, what if Mr. Salstrom doesn't show

missing in Springfield. How could he possibly be here in Riverdale?"

started flying from every

probably all