The Bond Between Us ( Anastasia and Herman) novel Chapter 795

Jason felt a rush of excitement, his eyes widening in disbelief. "Herman," he murmured.

In no time, he was on his feet, his eyes locked on a familiar figure ahead.

Hank, nearby, looked puzzled. He thought Jason was asking about Herman's mysterious disappearance. "Herman's been missing for months," Hank said with a sigh. "I doubt he's coming back. Such a shame."

There was a trace of regret in Hank's voice, but before he could continue, Jason was already weaving through the bustling crowd on Main Street, trying to catch up with the figure he thought was Herman.

The street buzzed with life—people chatting, vendors calling out their specials, the delicious smell of hot dogs and pretzels in the air. It was so crowded that losing someone could happen in an instant.

"Herman!" Jason called out, but his voice was lost in the noisy marketplace.

Hank followed, bewildered. "Jason, did you really see Herman? I thought he was... gone."

"I'm sure it was him," Jason insisted. He and Herman went way back, having studied at the same college. They'd had their differences, but thanks to Anastasia, they’d made amends.

The thought of Herman being back filled Jason with joy. "Anastasia will be thrilled to hear this," he thought.

He pulled out his phone, eager to call her, but then hesitated. What if it wasn't Herman? What if it was just someone who looked like him? He didn't want to raise Anastasia's hopes for no reason. With a sigh, he put the phone back in his pocket.

Just then, he noticed a coffee shop with a security camera aimed at the street. An idea sparked in his mind. He approached the barista inside, flashing his badge. "Hi, I'm with the police. Could I take a look at your security footage? I need to check something."

The barista, eyes wide, nodded quickly and fetched the manager. People often felt a mix of awe and nervousness when dealing with the police, and Jason knew this would work in his favor.

The manager came over and, after a quick explanation, pulled up the footage. The camera had a clear view of the street, capturing every passerby.