The Bound Between Us

Chapter 617

Chapter 617

Jason's ears perked up, catching Monica's words. "Aren't you girls all about equality these days?" he teased.

Monica just sighed, choosing to focus on the road.

As they drove along, Jason broke the silence. "How did things go with that guy from the dating app?"

Monica shrugged with a wry smile. "Total disaster. He was such a mama's boy. Can you believe it? Always running everything by his mom. Hard pass for me." Jason raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Didn't you say you wouldn't consider anyone over 22?"

"Sometimes you've got to be flexible," Monica chuckled awkwardly. "With the holidays around the corner, blind dates are in full swing. I'm booked till New Year's." "Nobody caught your eye?"

"Not exactly," Monica replied. "There's this one guy who's pretty decent. He's twenty-two, just graduated, comes from a well-off family with a couple of properties and a jewelry shop. Plus, he's an only child. My mom thinks marrying him would be a win." "When's the meet-up?" Jason asked.

"New Year's Day. He's abroad right now, coming back for the holidays."

"Sounds like you're busy."

up for the holidays?" Monica asked casually. "You're not getting any younger. Maybe it's time to think about settling

share your

slight sting in his words, sensing a critique of her

let it slide, driving on in silence until they reached Jason's

Monica spotted someone. "Looks like your

with a little girl, Isla, by

out of the

off as Jason approached Alisa and

calling

Isla," Jason said, patting her head before turning to

said, playing the caring mother

of duty towards his fallen comrade, Will, Jason had always supported Alisa and Isla, stepping in as a father figure when needed, so Isla wouldn't

Jason's place, Alisa busied herself in the kitchen while Jason helped Isla

Knowing about Monica, she'd been making her presence felt more around Jason, using Isla as an

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