The Bound Between Us

Chapter 663

"Dan, you're putting me in a tight spot here," Jason struggled to find the right words.

Dan clutched Jason's hand tighter, his eyes brimming with tears, "Jay, Will was my only son. It's like a nightmare outliving your child. How long can you look after us? We only have this one wish, that you marry Alisa. Be the son I lost, give me some peace of mind." Empty promises of care couldn't compare to the bond of family.

Dan was guilt-tripping Jason using his late son.

Barely able to stand from the alcohol, Jason shook his head to clear it, "Uncle, I can't. I've got a girlfriend, but I promise, I'll always be there for you."

Their conversation didn't escape Alisa, who was pretending to clean nearby.

So, Jason was with Monica.

Hearing this, Dan's face fell, disappointment etched into his features as he let go of Jason's hand, his heart heavy with grief.

"Uncle, I'm so sorry," Jason, seeing Dan's pain, quickly added, "I'll take care of you like I always have."

in silence, "Stay for a few more

couldn't stomach another drop, but he couldn't bear to hurt Dan further and

of whiskey,

drinking, was still somewhat

to rest. Alisa, can you take

and approached Jason, her

Jason to bed, removing

couldn't take her eyes off Jason. It had been

I are heading to bed. You take care of Jay. Isla will sleep in our room tonight; don't worry about her." Alisa was surprised, realizing Malia was acknowledging

you and dad get some rest," she

soup and closed

late into the

ten, and when Malia left, she thoughtfully closed the

unable to resist, gently touched Jason's face, cherishing the moment she had longed for, to

with a message from Monica: "Jason, if you don't reply, I'll be upset. Are you taking me for granted now that we're together? My mom wants to meet you this weekend." Things