The Bound Between Us

Chapter 832

Monica had Jackson sit down and do the math-just how much had he spent on Kristine altogether?

For someone usually so sharp with numbers, Jackson couldn't remember a thing.

"Sis, whatever I spent on her, it's gone," he said with a shrug. "I'm not about to go chasing her for it." He even managed a gentlemanly air. "Didn't you used to say you never bothered asking for money back either?"

Monica smacked the back of his head. "Are you seriously bringing up my past right now? And by the way, I give you almost a grand every month for living expenses. Where'd you get all that extra cash for those pricey gifts?"

Jackson grinned. "Tutoring money I saved up, plus scholarships, and the pocket money you and Mom gave me. I don't really spend much, so it just added up."

Monica rolled her eyes. "So you don't spend money, but you still hustle to make more. What's the point?"

Anastasia laughed. "Monica, go easy. We're surrounded by other students here."

Most of the tables in the place were filled with college kids from nearby schools. Monica finally let it drop, but then shot Jackson a look. "So, what was it about Kristine that caught your eye? She's the campus queen, after all."

Jackson shook his head. "Honestly, she chased me. She wanted help with math, so I tutored her-figured we're classmates, why not? Then she confessed and I just agreed."

Monica and Anastasia just stared at him.

think you were that easy.

have a girlfriend already, so I thought, why not? It's not like I really liked her

gave him a thumbs-up. “Alright, eat up and get yourself back to campus.” Jackson finished his meal and, as he got up to go, asked, "Hey, sis, that fancy car outside-that's Anastasia's, right? No offense, but I doubt you could afford something like that. You don't have to put on a show for

She looked like she

your brother in check while he's young, you'll never get a handle on him," she grumbled as Jackson left. He was already taller than her now-out of reach for

punk. I'm the one helping him and he's

see the point. She already owned two condos,

Jackson barely walked in before his classmates surrounded him, full

this time! And

totally got Kristine. Girls like that, only care

honest, Jackson-what does

college professors. Dad got bored and started a recycling business. My sister

"That's a goldmine! Your family must be

shook his

start. My sister's salons pull in more than that. Dad's

for

tonight, big shot! You acted broke so we'd

our food