The Bound Between Us

Chapter 707

After Monica left, the hospital room felt quiet.

Alisa carefully ladled some chicken soup into a bowl and handed it to Jason. "What about February 14th? That's when we plan to move Will's grave. My dad consulted a fortune teller, and they said it would be good for Isla's future." Daniel and Malia often had health issues and were no strangers to hospital visits throughout the year. Recently, Malia had a dream where her son appeared to her, asking for his grave to be moved.

Jason's face was unreadable. "Whatever you decide is fine," he said. After all, he was an outsider to the Brown family. He had no say in their plans to move their son's grave.

"Alright," Alisa replied gently. "You'll be able to leave the hospital next week. My mom thinks it's best if you stay with us while you recover. Living alone isn't convenient, and if something happens, no one would know."

"No need," Jason replied. "My mom's coming to Riverdale next week; she'll look after me." Jason's parents had retired to their hometown in the countryside, unaware of his injury. He was using his mother as an excuse.

If Alisa insisted on him staying with the Brown family, he'd have no choice but to call his mother to Riverdale.

mom's coming? That's great, I feel relieved." Alisa knew Jason wasn't

She didn't know how to win Jason's heart. After all these years, she'd been there for him, cooking, cleaning, attending Isla's parent-teacher meetings as his partner. They lived as a family, except for

face. "Papa Jason,

that in Isla's eyes, he and Alisa were a family. He regretted allowing Isla to call him Papa Jason. "Isla, no, I'm not upset with your mom. I'm just a bit tired and need to rest." Turning to Alisa, he added, "Anastasia, why don't you take Isla home? The hospital's not the best

intentions; he was beginning to distance himself from her

ran into a familiar face in the hallway, a

Brown, visiting your husband again? You two have such a strong bond. He's lucky to have such

Jason slide. "My husband's craving ribs, so

on then," the old

neighbors. Alisa enjoyed being called Mrs. Brown. She was gentle with everyone, embodying the image of a devoted wife and mother. Her clothes were always simple, and she didn't use expensive skincare products. Her complexion was

and average