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 was

off guard, Monica was momentarily speechless, her heart racing. She had never imagined Jason would confess his feelings to her.

her feet. "Just a moment, I

pep talk. "Come on,

Monica took a deep breath and returned to their table, where steak and wine awaited. "Care for a drink?" Jason offered, uncorking the

have no problem downing a bottle. But now, accepting a

thought until Jason's voice broke through. "This little bit of wine won't knock you out. I'm a cop; I wouldn't break the law

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