The Bound Between Us

Chapter 571

The heart of a woman is as mysterious as a needle at the bottom of the ocean. Monica thought that figuring out a man's heart was like trying to straighten a paperclip-bent and twisted, impossible to understand. She followed Jason to the police department's parking lot and said, "I've got something today, so I'm going to skip this one."

Normally, Monica would be the first to jump on a new case. But when it came to the Anastasia case, she wasn't exactly eager.

Jason was curious, "What's going on? Something important?"

"I've got a blind date," Monica admitted, "My mom set me up with this college professor-super cultured guy."

Jason frowned at the mention of the blind date. "Whatever floats your boat."

With that, he climbed into his car, slamming the door shut so hard that Monica jumped. His temper seemed worse than usual.

Muttering to herself, Monica drove off to her date. Whether she liked the guy or not, she had to show up and play her part.

were long gone. Alisa felt a wave of resentment. Jason never used to refuse her home-cooked meals, but ever since Monica came along, things

widow of a fallen officer, Alisa was still greeted warmly by many at the precinct.

together. Monica's got a nose like a bloodhound; she's

with sarcasm, "So a sharp nose solves cases now? What about the

An animal is still an animal,"

a darkened expression, Alisa muttered, "I bet

I gotta

Alisa said, her spirit deflated as she

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orders to fill. Immersing

excitement. Tavon's health was improving daily, and with Salma's support, he was starting to move around the yard and speak more clearly. It was a good thing James had been

to suspect there was more to his stroke than bad luck; it all seemed too strange. Salma would say he was being

James heal Tavon, Anastasia began to harbor other hopes. After finishing a couple of designs, she headed downstairs to the pharmacy to