The Bond Between Us (Anastasia and Herman) novel Chapter 1051

Just that second implication alone was enough to make Autumn’s face go pale.

She didn’t even dare to ask how much Mr. Walker really knew.

“Get some rest. I’ll sleep in the guest room,” Mr. Walker said, tossing out the words before turning away.

There was a wall in Mr. Walker’s heart too—one he couldn’t get past. He was just forcing himself to accept things as they were.

After he left, Autumn slumped onto the couch, her heart pounding with anger and fear.

It couldn’t be more obvious: Mr. Walker was going to protect the Salstrom family—the very people who’d caused her daughter’s death. The thought made Autumn sick.

She hadn’t managed to bring down the Salstroms. Herman and Anastasia hadn’t paid any price. And now, not only had she failed, she’d practically handed them Mr. Walker as their shield.

Mr. Walker, who seemed so thoughtful—carefully arranging her meals, telling the housekeeper to look after her—never spent another night in the same room with Autumn.

He even brought in another housekeeper, someone who kept an eye on Autumn almost twenty-four-seven. It wasn’t just about care; it was about making sure she didn’t mess up again.

Once Anastasia and Herman made up their minds, the whole incident faded away quietly. No big scandal—everything smoothed over.

Two weeks later, Rowan was released. Herman found a lawyer who claimed Rowan was mentally unstable, so nothing he said could be taken seriously.

With Mr. Walker backing them, getting Rowan out was no big deal.

On the day Rowan was released, Herman came to pick him up himself.

Riverdale was already well into October, but the heat still lingered.

When Rowan saw Herman waiting by the car, he paused for a moment.

He stood there, then finally walked over. Herman handed him a cigarette. “Get in.”

This time, Rowan didn’t argue. He got in the car without a word.

Herman drove them down to the river. The breeze off the water was pleasantly cool.

They sat in the car, windows rolled down, letting the wind wash over them.

Herman lit a cigarette. “So what are you planning to do next?”

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