The Bond Between Us novel Chapter 187

Lauren's straight talk hit Julie's ego hard.

She retorted, "I just heard Anastasia had a car accident and was hospitalized, so I came to see her. What's it to you?”

"If you're planning on using this as a chance to pursue Anastasia's husband, then it does involve me," Lauren cautioned. "Finding a good man is no walk in the park, but we women should know better than to chase after single men, let alone married ones, got it?"

"I don't need you to teach me," Julie snapped.

She brushed past Lauren, heading for the hospital room.

Anastasia was still unconscious, with Herman tenderly wiping her hands and neck with warm water, taking care of her meticulously. Collin wanted to say something, but seeing Herman's silent devotion, he quietly left.

Julie could only watch through the window in the door. Seeing Herman taking care of Anastasia so intimately, she was both envious and bitter. She even wished the accident would’ve just taken Anastasia away.

Suppressing her jealousy, Julie asked Flynn with feigned concern, “Ms. Jewell isn’t going to be in a coma forever, right? She wouldn’t turn into a vegetable, would she?”

“The doctors haven’t said when she’ll wake up. We can only pray now.” Flynn was also worried whether Anastasia would turn into a vegetable. Herman would become a walking corpse if that happened.

Staring at Anastasia on the hospital bed, Julie felt a surge of satisfaction. If Anastasia didn't wake up, she didn't believe Herman could stay by her side forever. With her ego boosted by this thought, she hoped Anastasia would never wake up.

Herman wanted some quiet, and Collin and the others didn't stay for long.

Anastasia lay peacefully in bed, and Herman often talked to her, believing she could hear him.

Night fell.

Herman had a long sleep this time, waking up when dawn was breaking. If not for worrying about Anastasia, he might have slept longer. He was truly exhausted.

Flynn suggested, "Bro, why don't you go upstairs and sleep a bit more?"

"I'll go up and take a shower, then we'll head to the hospital. Anastasia would be upset if she woke up and didn't see me."

Herman got out of the car and went upstairs. He showered, watered the plants on the balcony, which Anastasia liked. He hadn't taken care of them for days and they were nearly wilted.

He had to keep them alive. Anastasia would be happy to see them when she came home. After finishing these chores, it was already morning.

As Herman was going downstairs, he noticed a small figure curled up in the stairway. He approached and saw it was Pattie.