The Bond Between Us ( Anastasia and Herman) novel Chapter 768

Rowan kept his eyes on Anastasia for a moment longer before finally looking away. "Nope, didn't see Herman when I was in Springfield," he said, casually shrugging it off.

He wasn't lying, but whether Anastasia believed him or not was up to her.

"So why are you tailing me?" Anastasia asked, still trying to make sense of it all. "What is it that you and Asher want from me?"

Rowan hesitated, not quite ready to admit he had nowhere else to go. In a world where nobody truly cared about him, Anastasia was the only one who'd shown him any real kindness.

To Asher, he was just a pawn.

"It was just a coincidence," Rowan finally said. "Don't worry, I'm not here to hurt you. If I had any bad intentions, you wouldn't have made it back from Springfield."

He was being honest, but that only made Anastasia more confused about his motives.

She wasn't gullible enough to believe it was all just chance.

How did he know what had happened in that private room?

Rowan stood up, adding, "Get some rest. If there's nothing else, I'll head out. As for Herman, I honestly don't know if he's alive or not. Boss sent me to Springfield just to check if something had happened to him. Never saw him, though."

He'd explained it once already, but wanted to clear things up again to prevent any misunderstandings.

With that, Rowan left.

Anastasia frowned. She felt like Rowan was being truthful, but couldn't help having her doubts.

Melody, who had been eavesdropping at the door, watched Rowan leave before entering the room. "Ma'am, that Rowan is a real mystery. When I asked him why he brought you to the hospital, he clammed up, but then he explained it to you twice. I think he's got a thing for you."

Anastasia's eyes widened in surprise. "Rowan likes me? No way."

Anastasia was surprised that Julie hadn't implicated Rowan. It was an unexpected act of decency.

Julie hadn't dragged Rowan into her mess because, after everything, he was the only one who hadn't wronged her. Her last bit of humanity led her to spare him.

Sitting alone on the hospital bed, Anastasia felt worn out. In her current state, going back to Salstrom Manor or South Gate would only cause unnecessary worry.

She decided to let go of her concerns about Rowan's intentions for now. After a short rest, she called a cab back to the office.

The office felt like her third home. The break room had everything she needed, and she often found comfort there. It was filled with Herman's belongings, and he, too, had once taken refuge on that very couch.

Anastasia took a shower and snuggled under the blankets, her thoughts drifting to Herman.

She longed for his return, eager to tell him that Pattie was his biological daughter.