In Chapter 954 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 954 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.
Scott’s promise tonight was the biggest olive branch he could’ve offered.
Three wishes. No expiration date.
That meant Pattie basically had the Stranz family on speed dial. As long as she didn’t ask them to do anything illegal or outrageous, Scott would say yes—no questions asked.
Those three wishes ended up being her greatest shield, even years later.
Pattie didn’t bother checking with her parents. She just nodded.
This was the Stranz family’s way of making things right. If she’d gone to ask her parents first and then agreed, everyone would’ve thought the adults put her up to it. And honestly, with a deal this sweet, you’d be a fool to say no.
Now, if Layna ever started up her nonsense again, Pattie could just let the Stranz family handle it.
Seeing Pattie agree, Scott finally relaxed. As long as Pattie was okay, everything else would fall into place.
Herman turned to Anastasia. “Take Pattie, get that bump on her forehead checked, and find her something clean to wear.”
Pattie’s dress was wrecked from the fight—no way she could be seen like that.
She’d mostly come out unscathed, except for the swelling on her forehead where Juliana had shoved her.
Anastasia got the message and led Pattie out by the hand.
Scott seized the moment. “Mr. Salstrom, let’s step out and talk.”
With Pattie soothed, Herman still needed to cool off. Scott was smooth and smart enough not to make a big enemy out of the Salstroms over this.
Herman nodded, and the two men left the room to talk privately.
The rest of the guests began to trickle out.
Meanwhile, Justin quietly ducked into the hotel kitchen to grab some ice, then went looking for Pattie.
Nothing beats ice for swelling.
Monica had just picked up Jason when she heard about the fight. She rushed to the lounge where Anastasia and Pattie were.
By then, Pattie had changed clothes, and Anastasia was gently pressing ice to her forehead.
“Oh my gosh, look at that bump! Layna again?” Monica was fuming. “That girl is such a troublemaker. Who thought it was a good idea to invite the Stranz family? This was supposed to be a birthday, not a brawl.”
Anastasia said, “The Salstroms didn’t actually invite them, but you know how it is—everyone runs in the same circles. In Riverdale, the Stranz family is one of the big four. You can’t just kick them out.”
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