The Bond Between Us ( Anastasia and Herman) novel Chapter 1144

“You know everything.” Those three words held a world of meaning.

It wasn’t just that Mr. Walker knew Autumn had hired someone to go after Anastasia—he also knew the truth about the child’s real father. Neither of them said it out loud, but the truth hung heavy between them.

If Autumn wanted any hope of a life in Riverdale, she had to stick with Mr. Walker. She had no other choice.

He didn’t answer her directly, just said quietly, “Sammy’s still so little, and we’re getting old. We only have so much time to be with him. If anything happened to us, Sammy would be all alone.”

Sammy was Autumn’s Achilles’ heel.

Mr. Walker knew exactly how to keep her in check.

If she wanted her son safe, Autumn had to play dumb and act like the perfect Mrs. Walker—no more drama, no more mistakes.

There was a warning in his words too: don’t ask any more questions about Devin.

Autumn looked at Mr. Walker, a chill settling in her bones. She used to think he was kind and honest. She never imagined he could be this cold.

Now, she didn’t dare say a word. She didn’t even ask what had happened to Devin.

“Get some rest,” Mr. Walker said, and walked out without another glance.

Autumn let out a shaky breath and sat down on the edge of the bed, her legs barely holding her up.

This side of Mr. Walker was terrifying. He sucked the air right out of the room.

She couldn’t stop worrying—if he ever got angry, would he take it out on their son?

Then she remembered the fancy dress Mr. Walker had given Shirley, the nanny. A new idea crept into her mind: maybe she could use Shirley to distract Mr. Walker, maybe even set them up together.

The next morning.

The christening party was at Le Manoir Prestige, the kind of place with a ballroom big enough for five hundred guests.

People were already arriving by the time Mr. Walker brought Autumn and the baby to the venue.

Autumn, older and still worn out from giving birth, looked exhausted. Her clothes hung loose, new spots dotted her face, and anyone could see how much she’d aged.

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