The Bond Between Us novel Chapter 476

Monica, forever single and not particularly by choice, just couldn't get her head around all this love drama. Herman was standing by Anastasia, yet Anastasia, not wanting to complicate things for him, was ready to accept her fate.

Monica looked at Anastasia, who seemed utterly defeated, and felt at a loss. How could she possibly reignite the spark in someone whose spirit seemed entirely crushed?

Her heart felt like it had turned to stone.

Visiting hours were up, and Monica had to leave. As she walked away, Anastasia remained calm—a far cry from the emotional turmoil she’d been in while in the hospital. The deep sorrow on her face had softened, and her bitterness seemed to have dissipated.

With Granny Anita's passing, Anastasia’s resentment had melted away, giving her a sense of release.

As Monica exited the precinct, she bumped into Gianna, who was just arriving.

Gianna asked, "Monica, how's Anastasia holding up?"

"It's hard to say. She’s hanging in there for now," Monica replied, her words laden with unspoken thoughts. She couldn’t tell if Anastasia's condition was good or bad. The situation was dire, but emotionally, Anastasia seemed genuinely relieved.

Gianna, visibly anxious, pressed on, "What's the Salstrom family thinking? What's Herman’s take on all this?"

"Ana said Herman will save her. As long as he’s given his word, I think she’ll be okay."

Disappointment flashed in Gianna’s eyes when she heard Herman still intended to save Anastasia. "He’s really going to save her? Even after she killed his grandma, he’s not holding her accountable?"

"That old hag had it coming. She started it, and Ana just finished it. If Herman can't see that, I’ll never forgive him."

Gianna muttered to herself, "He really does love Anastasia."

Despite everything, Herman was willing to pull Anastasia out of the fire.

"Good for him. At least he's being a stand-up guy," Monica said, her determination setting in. "Gianna, I need to swing by the Salstrom estate and hear from Herman himself about what’s going to happen. Otherwise, I won’t be able to rest easy."

"I'll come with you," Gianna responded.

As night fell, Salstrom Manor was buzzing with anticipation.

The Salstrom elders had been waiting in the great hall all day, and Herman had yet to show up, causing murmurs of discontent among them.

Feiman Salstrom had asked Dailey several times about Herman’s whereabouts and intentions, but all Dailey would say was, "I don't know."