The Bound Between Us

Chapter 943

The relationship between Autumn and Julie? That was a mystery to everyone.

Autumn had only been in Riverdale for a few months. Before that, she'd grown up in the countryside, a world away. Herman couldn't imagine what could possibly connect her and Julie.

Everyone in their circle knew Mr. Walker and Autumn didn't have children. In a small town like Riverdale, secrets never stayed secret for long. People whispered that Autumn couldn't have kids, and strangely enough, that only made Mr. Walker seem more admirable. He never left her side, treated her with the same tenderness as always, and their marriage looked unbreakable. Folks said that loyalty was a big reason he'd been promoted.

Herman gave Anastasia's hand a gentle squeeze. "After dinner, you head home, alright? I need to meet someone."

"Who?" Anastasia asked.

"Devin," Herman said. "I had Dailey bring him in."

There were things Herman hoped he could get from Devin.

Anastasia didn't push for details. They finished dinner together, and then she went home to be with the kids. Pattie's birthday was just around the corner, and she still had some party planning to do.

In a cramped apartment across town, Devin was pacing the living room, nerves shot. He'd tried hiding out in the countryside, faking illness to stay off Herman's radar. But that hadn't worked-Dailey had dragged him back anyway.

statue. "What does Herman want now? Brown Corporation's already gone under, my daughter's gone... Can't he just leave me alone? Does he really

didn't even blink. "Wait for the

then popped right back up, too anxious to keep still. He poured himself a glass

up immediately, sitting straight as a

of Herman, but after everything that had

mixed up with Herman. It had all

of the world, but now, his life

in, tall and imposing, a chill in his eyes that

over a mug of black

stared at his hands, refusing to

voice cool and easy. "Just answer

been wary of

a knife.

up. His reaction gave away everything Herman needed to

Herman continued, "What's your

Just classmates, that's all. Never thought