The Bound Between Us

Chapter 926

Rowan had been taken away by Asher. He was still recovering, and Hanna was beside herself with worry.

After pacing the floor and weighing her options, Hanna realized she had no choice but to turn to Anastasia for help.

Anastasia owed Rowan a huge favor. When Hanna broke the news, Anastasia's heart clenched tight. "What happened? Just breathe and tell me everything, okay?"

"It was just now-Asher came and took him. I think it's about the chip..."

At the mention of the chip, Anastasia shot a glance at Herman.

Herman spoke up. "I gave the chip back to him. I never looked at what was on it, but it must have something to do with Asher. The way Asher bounced back so fast these past few years-he had to have taken a few shortcuts."

"Is Rowan really turning in his own family?" Anastasia's voice shook.

Whatever the reason, she knew she had to repay her debt to Rowan.

Neither of them touched their bowls of wonton soup. As soon as the call ended, Herman pulled out his phone and called Dailey, ordering him to track down Rowan's whereabouts.

Meanwhile

At the Walker house.

Walker. He dismissed his assistant, the bodyguards, and even the housekeeper, leaving just the two

to call Autumn when they were young. She hadn't heard that nickname in years; it caught her

in their room, Autumn fell into old routines, helping Mr. Walker out of his coat. "Want me to run you a bath? Might help

that," Mr. Walker said with a long sigh. "Back in the old days, out on the dam with the crew, we'd stand watch for days on end-no showers, sometimes not even a sip

glanced over, trying to read his mood.

couch. "Swallow, look at us. We've got this big house, but sometimes it feels emptier than ever. We're both over fifty now. No

sat down beside him, quietly waiting for

turned to her. "You like that kid,

"She's adorable.

gets lonely-having a child around

"Heard she's Joseph and Julie's girl. Julie... she's a

a criminal. Nobody chooses

choices." Mr. Walker's voice was stern. "But Julie

guilt and

tea. "We've just gotten our

Salstroms

it won't end well for anyone. Do you

"I just like the kid. I'm