The Bound Between Us

Chapter 539

Jason shot Monica a look that was both mysterious and a little weird. "You're overthinking things." "Then why'd you invite me over for dinner?" Monica was never one to keep her questions to herself. Jason shrugged. "Are you gonna eat or not? If not, forget it."

"I'd be crazy to turn down a free meal." Monica laughed. "Jason, I've never seen you cook. Tonight, I'll be the judge of your culinary skills." Just as they left, Joseph showed up.

Feiman's words had sparked a bit of compassion in him, prompting him to visit Julie at the hospital.

The officer on duty, aware of Joseph's intentions, let him in.

Julie, surprised to see Joseph, sat up quickly, wincing as the handcuffs dug into her wrists.

Joseph eyed her belly with a cold stare. "Julie, just make sure you bring that kid into the world. There's plenty of time for you to die later."

"Joseph, you're such a jerk." Julie couldn't find a shred of pity in his eyes. "It's my body. I'll do what I want."

"Try me. If anything happens to that child, I'll make sure you're buried alongside it. So stop your foolishness; you're only hurting yourself."

Julie was furious. "I'll have the baby only if you get me out of here, Joseph. I was your woman, the mother of your child. I've been with no one but you. You have to take responsibility."

of women. If I

her hand to strike, but Joseph caught it and slapped her hard. "In my world, there's no 'don't hit women' rule. Don't

onto the hospital bed, blood trickling from the corner of her

Joseph was heartless. She couldn't count on

hatred. "You'll get what's coming to

hit you, not me or my son. The thought of

sank with those

Joseph now surpassed any she'd felt

you'll not die a

the kid, and I'll at least pick up your body. Anything more than that-don't hope for it. There's no sympathy for rapists." With those words, he left the room, telling the officers watching Julie, "Thanks for your work. Keep

such a display

wouldn't have cared

to his apartment, a spacious two-bedroom with a clean,

around, she asked, "Do I need

women's shoes by the