The Bound Between Us

Chapter 830

Herman grinned, ruffling Anastasia's hair. "Doesn't matter where you're staying. James is back today I'll have him check out Pattie's throat again. You go find Monica."

"How'd you know I wanted to see Monica?"

He always knew what she was thinking. That feeling-being understood without a word-was just the best. It was like the old days, when he just got her.

"I saw you at dinner, chatting with Monica, grinning like you were about to hear some juicy gossip. I could tell you were itching to go see her." Herman's lips quirked in a smile. "Go on. I'll head home and check on the kids."

"Alright." Anastasia handed him the car keys. "You drive home. I'll just grab a rideshare to Monica's."

"No way. I'll take a cab-you keep the car, it's easier for you."

And just like that, Anastasia drove off to Monica's, while Herman went to hail a taxi.

Oakridge Residences.

of townhouses. Monica's condo was on the eighth floor, with a huge balcony that caught the afternoon sun. It was just one of her properties-she'd made good money over the years. If she hadn't gotten burned

stomping around, phone pressed to her ear, fuming. "Jackson, are you an idiot? How did I end up with a brother this clueless? Go deal

an eyebrow. "What happened? I walk in and you're already on a rampage.

little brother,

called out a new lead on that serial killer case." Monica shoved on her sneakers. "Let's go, Ana. My genius brother is getting played by some girl at his school. He didn't ask me for money, but went and got loans online

way too soft. Monica was fire and thunder;

they hustled downstairs, Anastasia

all about the

just assumed he was

buy me off with fake designer

snickering. Jackson turned beet red, glasses slipping down his nose, fists

dared to dream he could win

to defend himself, his voice shaking. “These bags are real, Kristine I never lied to you. Just tell me-why are you breaking up with me? They said they saw you getting into some

rolled her eyes. "You're such a bore. Who'd want to date a guy like you? Think