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.

Alisa stepped out again with a thermos in hand, but Jason and Monica were long gone. Alisa felt a

the precinct. She stopped a young

officer replied, "They're always out solving cases together. Monica's got a nose like a bloodhound; she's helped Jason crack some

dripped with sarcasm, "So a sharp nose solves cases now? What about the K9

animal is still an animal," the young officer said, missing

Alisa muttered, "I bet Monica's

gotta

Alisa said, her spirit deflated as she

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life was busier than ever, with numerous design orders to fill. Immersing herself in her passion made the days fly by

of 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 there to treat him, or Tavon

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

a couple of