The Bound Between Us

Chapter 658

Julie hopped onto the motorcycle as Rowan revved the engine, weaving through the bustling crowd. The pedestrian street was packed, and the alleys twisted like a maze, forcing pedestrians to step aside.

buying your bike."

Spotting the commotion, Christen yanked off the fake belly she had strapped on, quickly deducing Rowan's next move, and took a shortcut to cut him off. Just in time, Dailey showed up, noticing a young guy with another motorcycle. He tossed him a wad of cash, "I'm In a rush to catch up with Julie, Dailey didn't bother explaining, commandeering the motorcycle and taking Christen along for the chase.

Christen asked, "Why did that guy, who's with Julie, take a hit for her?"

She was puzzled. Even if Rowan hadn't intervened, the thick fake belly would have stopped any stab.

Dailey was just as confused. "That guy's with Asher, and so is Julie. I thought he was going to hurt you."

that he recognized him now. But

took a shortcut and quickly caught up with Rowan. Rowan's wound was bleeding heavily. The stab had been deep, and the fight with Dailey worsened it. If he lost too much blood, both he and Julie were done for. Seeing Dailey catching up, Julie panicked, "Rowan, hurry up, they're

snapped. "Who thought it was smart to go after Anastasia? Idiotic. Now you've exposed us both.

you protecting her, Rowan? I've noticed you're different with Anastasia. You got a thing for her? If Kun finds out,

Anastasia and instinctively protected her. He'd lived a hard life,

even a small act of warmth is

Rowan retorted. "Just

hold

through to Asher and explained the situation. Asher was furious, contemplating dealing with Julie himself. He saw Rowan as an underling, but ultimately, he was family. He couldn't just abandon him, so he sent backup. Rowan drove the motorcycle into an alley, with Dailey close behind. Unfamiliar with the area and hoping to lose Dailey through

"Just

couldn't figure out how she'd blown her cover

only