The Bound Between Us

Chapter 645

Monica was taken aback. Was Jason actually confessing his love to her? She remembered asking him before if he liked her, and he had flat-out denied it, saying she was reading too much into things. Glancing at the ring in Jason's hand and then back at him, she let out a

nervous laugh. "It's not April Fool's Day, Jason. Are you messing with me?"

"I'm serious," Jason replied, his expression sincere. "Come on, Monica, give it a try. A guy in his thirties won't let you down in that department. If you're skeptical, you're welcome to... take a test drive."

Monica couldn't help but burst into laughter, staring at Jason in shock. Was this really the same Jason she knew? The nerve to suggest a 'test drive'! Feeling a wave of embarrassment, Jason continued, "Monica, would you be my girlfriend? After spending time together, I really think you're the one."

stumbled through his first confession, struggling with the right words. Yet, he believed he'd made his feelings clear enough for Monica to understand. Having lived over thirty years, he'd never met anyone as intriguing and captivating as Monica. Perhaps their first encounter at Cloud Mountain

speechless, her heart racing. She had never imagined Jason would confess his feelings to her.

I..." Monica stammered, nervously getting to her feet. "Just a

she gave herself a pep talk. "Come on, Monica. Why are you blushing? It's not your first time being confessed to. You're charming and beautiful

breath and returned to their table, where

accepting a drink seemed loaded with

voice broke through. "This little bit of wine won't knock you out. I'm a cop; I wouldn't break

the wind. "Fill it up. Let's drink. You got promoted today; we have to celebrate." She downed the