In Chapter 658 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 658 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 hopped onto the motorcycle as Rowan revved the engine, weaving through the bustling crowd. The pedestrian street was packed, and the alleys twisted like a maze, forcing pedestrians to step aside.
Spotting the commotion, Christen yanked off the fake belly she had strapped on, quickly deducing Rowan's next move, and took a shortcut to cut him off. Just in time, Dailey showed up, noticing a young guy with another motorcycle. He tossed him a wad of cash, "I'm buying your bike."
In a rush to catch up with Julie, Dailey didn't bother explaining, commandeering the motorcycle and taking Christen along for the chase.
Christen asked, "Why did that guy, who's with Julie, take a hit for her?"
She was puzzled. Even if Rowan hadn't intervened, the thick fake belly would have stopped any stab.
Dailey was just as confused. "That guy's with Asher, and so is Julie. I thought he was going to hurt you."
Back in Crescent Bay, Dailey hadn't seen his face, only exchanged blows. It was through his fighting style that he recognized him now. But puzzling over why he took the hit wasn't the priority—the goal was to catch Julie.
Guided by Christen, Dailey took a shortcut and quickly caught up with Rowan. Rowan's wound was bleeding heavily. The stab had been deep, and the fight with Dailey worsened it. If he lost too much blood, both he and Julie were done for.
Seeing Dailey catching up, Julie panicked, "Rowan, hurry up, they're on us!"
"Shut up," Rowan snapped. "Who thought it was smart to go after Anastasia? Idiotic. Now you've exposed us both. Call Kun and get someone to back us up."
Julie fumbled for her phone, scolding Rowan, "Why are you protecting her, Rowan? I've noticed you're different with Anastasia. You got a thing for her? If Kun finds out, you know what happens."
When Julie moved to stab Christen, Rowan did think it was Anastasia and instinctively protected her. He'd lived a hard life, and Anastasia was the first to show him kindness—something he'd never forget since Crescent Bay.
For someone who's dwelled in darkness, even a small act of warmth is unforgettable.
"You're overthinking it," Rowan retorted. "Just make the call."
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