The Bond Between Us novel Chapter 217

In the evening, Herman didn't actually crash in Monica's bedroom. It was his upbringing and habit.

He was also worried about Anastasia being alone here. So, he chose to hit the sack on the couch. If there was even a peep from Anastasia's bedroom, he'd hear it.

Monica bunked in the spare room, restless, worried Anastasia might spill some secrets in her sleep. She wasn't sure if Herman got wind of anything.

Not many people knew about Anastasia's secrets. Cason was behind bars, and Salma would surely button her lip. So, the chance of Herman knowing anything was slim.

However, Monica remembered that Cason was locked up after he learned about Anastasia's secret. The only one capable of pulling that off, was Herman. If Cason made a move in desperation, would he spill the beans?

Monica felt like she was getting a bad case of the jitters. She had a hunch that Herman might know something, but then again, it seemed impossible. If he truly knew something, how could he keep his cool?

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When Anastasia woke up, it was already daybreak.

As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw Herman walking in with a takeout bag. She quickly realized this wasn't her bedroom and was taken aback. She soon remembered that she had gotten wasted with Monica and passed out. She was at the Franco's.

"Herman, what are you doing here?" Knowing how she could make a fool of herself when drunk, she asked nervously, "When did you get here?"

"Last night." Herman replied, "I called you and Monica said you were here. I was worried, so I came over. I ordered some takeout for you, eat up and get some energy back."

Seeing Herman's kindness, Anastasia felt even more guilty. She was such a mess. How could she be good enough for Herman?

Insecurity was creeping up on Anastasia, but she didn't show it.

Anastasia held the bag and ate the food, asking, "Don't you have to go to work today?"

"No rush." Herman could tell Anastasia had something on her mind and said, "Later you'll go visit your mother in the hospital, I'll drop you off, then head to work."

Once at the office, Herman had barely sat down when Flynn rushed in, looking serious, "Herman, we've got a situation. A woman came looking for you, claiming to be your old flame. I've had someone show her to the meeting room."

Herman frowned slightly, "Since when do I have an old flame? Flynn, are you messing with me again?"

Herman thought this was just one of Flynn's pranks.

"I'm not messing with you. This is real. The woman is in the meeting room. She looks as innocent as they come, says everything started five years ago. She says you had a one-night stand with her." Flynn said.

Hearing "five years ago", Herman's expression froze, and he stood up abruptly.

He also remembered what Collin had said before. He was drunk that day five years ago, and he couldn't remember what happened that night. But he had been having a erotic dream often over the years.

Now a woman had come looking for him, Herman suddenly realized, something did happen that night.