In Chapter 487 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 487 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.
Monica's words sent a chill down Anastasia's spine.
A woman’s concern for a man meant something significant, and as a woman herself, Anastasia couldn't ignore the implications. Still, it felt surreal to her.
Shaking her head, Anastasia said, "Maybe she's just worried that if anything actually happened to Herman, the Salstroms would come after me."
Monica pondered for a moment, then said, "Could be. She and Joey aren't divorced yet, right? She's in her thirties, on her second marriage. There might be plenty of guys interested, but finding someone who truly wants to put a ring on it? That's a rare breed. And Herman was your man—well, ex-husband now. You don't graze in your own backyard. That's what puzzles me."
"Mhm," Anastasia agreed, giving Gianna an excuse, though her mind was still plagued with doubts.
She had pondered this before, recalling when Gianna had jokingly suggested she let Herman go. Anastasia had suspected that Gianna might have had other feelings for him. But seeing no particular interactions between Gianna and Herman, and their behavior remaining strictly platonic, she had brushed the thoughts aside.
Returning to the rental, the cozy two-bedroom place she shared with Salma, Pattie, and Monica, the sense of camaraderie was palpable. Exhausted from the day's events, Monica hit the sack as soon as they arrived and was out like a light.
Anastasia, however, tossed and turned, insomnia gripping her as thoughts of Herman consumed her. It was nearly dawn when she finally dozed off.
The next morning.
Anastasia was awakened by voices in the living room.
It was Tavon and Salma discussing the fallout from her clean break with Herman and how it had stirred up a hornet's nest. Without the Salstroms' support, Tavon was feeling the pinch as investors began to bail, causing a stir for Morton Group.
"Did Ana really not take anything? Is it truly over?" Tavon quizzed Salma.
"With things the way they are, how could they possibly go on? The divorce is for the best. Now she's cut ties with the Salstroms, and as long as Ana's doing well, I couldn't care less about the rest," Salma replied with a dismissive wave.
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