In Chapter 450 of The Bond Between Us novel, the narrative takes a riveting turn, plunging readers deeper into the intricacies of Anastasia and Herman's evolving relationship. As the couple grapples with the shocking revelation of their shared past, the town of Riverdale becomes a backdrop for both confrontations and moments of quiet introspection.
Chapter 450 opens with Anastasia attempting to piece together the fragments of her forgotten memories, haunted by the striking resemblance of their daughter to a past she never knew she had. The quaint charm of Riverdale transforms into a landscape of uncertainty as Herman, determined to unearth the truth, confronts Anastasia with questions that demand answers.
Julie jumped at the sudden rise in Devin's voice, looking a bit puzzled. “Dad, why are you so scared? That was Grannie Anita’s doing. How could it possibly harm the Browns?”
“You’re being naïve,” Devin fretted, his anxiety palpable. “Do you honestly think Grannie Anita won’t throw you under the bus? When Herman finds out his child is gone, do you think he’ll let it slide? They’re family. They might forgive Grannie Anita, but you? Herman will direct all his rage at you and the Browns.”
Julie was stunned by Devin’s outburst but still thought he was overreacting.
“Dad, all I did was convince Grannie Anita that Anastasia was carrying some illegitimate child. I didn’t do anything else. Besides, Anastasia got pregnant out of nowhere, and Grannie Anita already doesn’t like her. Even without my interference, she would have been suspicious.”
Julie envisioned a rosy future. “Dad, once Anastasia falls out of favor, my chance will come. Grannie Anita loves me. I could become the lady of the Salstrom family. Isn’t that the alliance you’ve always wanted between the Salstroms and the Browns?”
Devin pointed a trembling finger at Julie, almost speechless with anger. “Did you forget about Joseph? Do you really think I know nothing? Grannie Anita came to me privately, wanting to marry you off to Joseph. And you’re still dreaming about Herman? Wake up.”
Mentioning Joseph filled Julie with fury. “I’m not marrying a bastard.”
Devin couldn’t bother with that right now. Taking a deep breath, he said, “All I hope for now is that Grannie Anita doesn’t expose you, and this mess doesn’t drag the Browns into it. That's all I can pray for.”
This was a matter of life and death, ruining someone’s lineage, a blood feud.
As it turned out, Devin’s worries were well-founded.
After seeing his child, Herman immediately ordered an investigation into the warning text and the food Anastasia had eaten, bringing Katie back.
Southridge Estates.
Katie stood trembling in the hall. She knew the truth would come out eventually but didn’t expect it to happen so soon.
It had only been half a day.
Katie hung her head, shaking all over, not daring to say a word.
Herman stood before her, his voice icy cold. “Tell me, what’s the deal with the abortion drug? Did you put it in Anastasia’s food? Who told you to do it?”
Katie dared not admit it, stammering, “Sir, I don’t know anything about an abortion drug, I...”
Before Katie could finish, Herman pointed a gun at her forehead, the cold muzzle making her collapse to the ground.
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