The Bound Between Us

Chapter 706

Jason's plea tugged at Monica's heartstrings, leaving her with a bittersweet feeling. As he began to speak, emotions she had tried to keep in check suddenly threatened to overflow. Forcing a smile, she tried to keep her cool and sat back down. "Sure thing. Do you want

some water? I can get you a glass."

Jason glanced at the fruit bowl and spotted the apples. "Could you peel an apple for me?"

Peeling an apple would take some time-maybe he just wanted a few extra moments with her.

"Okay," Monica replied, picking up an apple and finding the paring knife. She settled into her chair and started peeling it slowly.

They sat in silence. Monica focused on the apple while Jason reclined on the hospital bed, his gaze steady on her. Her mind was racing, fully aware of Jason watching her. Suddenly, the peel snapped.

"I'll cut it into slices for you," Monica offered, adjusting the apple and continuing to peel.

"Sure," Jason nodded.

Monica sliced the apple into small pieces, arranged them on a plate, and handed it to him.

As Jason took the plate, he suddenly said, "Monica, I'm going to sort things out with Alisa soon."

Sort things out?

looked up at him, trying to read between the lines. Was he talking about marriage? Was he telling her he was

to explain, Isla burst into the room. "Papa Jason, when is

apple slices. "Here, have some apple to tide

said, taking the

in, "Jason, should I peel another one for

"Monica, I'm being discharged next Monday.

Day. Was he planning to marry Alisa

the idea of attending her ex-boyfriend's

I'm heading to Los Angeles with a friend that day. Already

this

and I couldn't really turn him down. It's a holiday, so we're taking the chance to visit Los Angeles. If things go well, we might get engaged once we're back. Both our families are pretty happy about it," Monica

was impressed by her ability to concoct such

Alisa before

someone new dashed those

guy, remember, responsibility is key. It's not

"Of course, responsibility is what makes a

more by her words, but to Jason, they stung with guilt. He felt