The Bond Between Us ( Anastasia and Herman) novel Chapter 806

Someone in the crowd started yelling, and just like that, every head turned in that direction. The energy shifted; people leaned in, craning their necks to see what was happening.

Anastasia had been sitting still for what felt like forever, but now her eyes flicked up, catching the commotion. She stood suddenly, hope flaring up in her chest.

But it was just another letdown.

“That’s not Herman from Elysian Technologies. Don’t start rumors if you don’t even know him,” someone grumbled.

“Exactly! Don’t get us all worked up for nothing,” another replied, sounding annoyed.

“I’ve got money riding on Mr. Salstrom showing up,” someone muttered nearby.

A girl clasped her hands together like she was wishing on a star. “Please, let Mr. Salstrom come! His wife is amazing—he can’t just leave her hanging, right?”

“It’s been ages already. Maybe Herman’s not coming after all?” someone else wondered aloud.

“Anastasia’s gone all out—if he doesn’t show, everyone’s going to be talking about this for weeks,” another voice said, not bothering to hide their amusement.

But one girl piped up, spirited and brave, “Let them laugh. Loving boldly is something to respect.”

These days, who really dares to love with their whole heart? Most people keep their feelings hidden, scared of being mocked or looked down on.

Anastasia listened to the whispers swirling around her, a flicker of disappointment crossing her eyes. She didn’t care what anyone else thought. All that mattered was whether he’d come back.

The uproar had just been someone tripping and, to avoid a pile-up, making a fuss so people would step aside.

Looking around at the thick, restless crowd, Anastasia spotted trouble brewing. She quickly asked the manager for a megaphone.

The manager soon returned, handing it over with a look of genuine admiration. “Mrs. Salstrom, here you go. Good luck.”