The Bond Between Us (Anastasia and Herman) novel Chapter 896

Asher was trying to get the chip back, which meant it was important—and definitely had something to do with him.

If Rowan handed it over, he’d be in serious trouble. Those two brothers were already drifting apart.

Rowan’s knuckles went white as he stared Herman down. “I found a phone in that cave. If you think it’s useful, take it and see for yourself.”

Reluctantly, Rowan dug into a drawer and tossed Herman an old, beat-up phone. The screen was shattered and it wouldn’t even turn on—he hadn’t had the time to get it fixed.

Herman turned the phone over, calm as ever. “The chip still isn’t decrypted,” he said, almost casually.

Rowan wanted to glare a hole right through him—he’d been played.

“Herman,” Rowan growled, jaw tight.

Herman tossed the chip back. “If I find out you drag her into danger again, I won’t be so nice.”

Back when things got messy, Rowan had no choice but to trust Anastasia with the chip. He hadn’t thought it would put her at risk, just figured he’d take care of business and get it back later.

Herman hadn’t cracked the chip either—he didn’t want the headache.

He slipped the broken phone into his pocket. “Thanks,” he said, then turned and walked out.

Herman always kept score. He knew if it weren’t for Rowan, Anastasia wouldn’t have made it through that night.

That simple “thanks” caught Rowan off guard—he never expected gratitude from Herman.

After Herman and Dailey left, Hanna came in. “Rowan, are you alright? Did he hurt you?”

“No,” Rowan said, closing his eyes. “Just leave me alone. I need to rest.”

He was always cold to Hanna. She’d gotten used to it, but it still hurt.

The next morning—

Monica showed up early at Southridge Estates, hoping to see Anastasia. But Anastasia stayed holed up in her room, refusing to see anyone.

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