The Bond Between Us (Anastasia and Herman) novel Chapter 779

As the car cruised forward, Anastasia opened her eyes and instinctively glanced out the window. Just her luck, the car turned a corner, and her view was blocked by a bustling crowd. All she caught was a fleeting silhouette.

Even that glimpse struck Anastasia like lightning. She murmured, "Herman, Herman... Tony, stop the car, stop the car."

Tony, the driver, sensed her urgency and pulled over. "Ma'am, everything okay?"

Henry, her ever-loyal assistant, echoed, "Ma'am, what's happening?"

"I saw Herman," Anastasia exclaimed, her voice trembling with excitement. "I saw him."

Without hesitating, she flung open the car door and sprinted toward the spot where she thought she'd seen Herman. The car had already traveled a few blocks in those precious seconds of hesitation, but Anastasia was determined not to miss this chance. She dashed forward.

Henry followed quickly, trying to keep up with her frantic pace.

When Anastasia reached the spot—a busy hot dog stand—Herman was nowhere in sight. She scanned the area, her heart pounding, and called out desperately, "Herman! Herman! Where are you? Come out, darling!"

Her cries echoed down the bustling street, catching the attention of curious passersby.

"Ma'am," Henry caught up, slightly out of breath. "Are you sure you saw Mr. Salstrom? Why would he be here?"

"Henry, I swear, I saw him. Just his profile, but it was him," Anastasia insisted, her emotions swirling and nearly overwhelming her.

That brief glimpse had unleashed a flood of longing she'd kept buried deep, washing over her like a tidal wave.

Her eyes welled up, her voice breaking. "Henry, you have to believe me. Didn't you see him too? Right here, just moments ago."

She pointed to the hot dog stand, trying to convince Henry of what she was so sure she'd seen.

Henry looked around, shaking his head. "I'm sorry, ma'am. I don't see anyone like him. Maybe you're just tired, seeing things. If Mr. Salstrom were really in town, wouldn't he come home?"