The Bound Between Us

Chapter 538

After a medical scare, Julie was admitted to the hospital to protect her unborn baby.

"The situation is clear," the doctor said. "Julie needs to stay in the hospital to ensure her pregnancy continues safely."

The law can be harsh, but it's also compassionate. An unborn child is innocent and deserves a chance at life.

Detective Jason was in charge of Julie's case. He arrived at the hospital with his team, standing by the window of the ward to glance at Julie, who was handcuffed to the bed. Julie's pregnancy was advanced, and her condition was most obvious when she lay on her side. "Keep an eye on her, both of you, around the clock. Don't let her out of your sight. We'll switch shifts tomorrow," Jason instructed. "If anything happens to her on your watch, you can kiss your badges goodbye."

"Don't worry, Jason, we won't even blink. We've got this covered."

"Good. I'm heading out; it's been a long day." With that, Jason left with his usual flair.

see what kind of trouble Julie might stir up, but Jason had advised

about Julie's hospitalization. The police had notified Herman. Both agreed to follow protocol. Having lost a child themselves,

saint, but she wouldn't stoop to Julie's level of ruthlessness. Anastasia had a daughter and wanted to set a good example, believing in karma. Harboring ill will was wrong, but one could never be too careful. Monica voiced her concerns over the phone, "Julie's crafty, using her child as a bargaining chip. She won't take this

concern but knew

three months at most, let her cling to life a

she perked up when she saw Jason leaving the hospital. "I gotta go,

it was late, and

if it isn't Jason working me to the bone. I've become his personal bloodhound," Monica said excitedly. "But honestly, it's fascinating and thrilling, solving these bizarre

Jason's lectures; she genuinely

Anastasia laughed. "Pattie, Herman, and I are

to milk Jason for a nice dinner myself after all the work I've done," Monica replied, clearly in high spirits, especially since Anastasia had been cleared of