The Bound Between Us

Chapter 917

The doctor paused for a moment, then smiled warmly. "No, no, you've got it all wrong. Maybe I didn't explain it well before. You just have a bit of a gynecological issue-it's nothing serious. Some medication will sort it out. Honestly, almost every woman deals with something like this at some point. It's really nothing out of the ordinary."

This time, the doctor explained things more thoroughly. Anastasia wasn't dealing with an STD or anything like that. Her immune system was just a little run down, and the stress she'd been under made things flare up.

"Eighty percent of women's health issues are tied to stress, you know?" the doctor said. "People always say you can get sick from being upset and it's true. If you're in a good mood, your body tends to stay healthier."

She handed Anastasia a bunch of prescriptions and reminded her, "Remember to keep warm, stay clean, and most importantly-take care of your mood. That's especially important. We women need to take it easy on ourselves and not let things get to us."

"Thank you, doctor." Anastasia was so relieved she nearly cried. All that worry had just been her imagination running wild.

Back in the hallway, Monica hurried over, eyes full of concern. "Ana, what did the doctor say?"

Anastasia shook her head, a little overwhelmed but smiling. "It's fine. The doctor says it's just a minor infection. She gave me some medicine."

"See? I told you it'd be alright. You just worked yourself up for nothing." Monica beamed, obviously relieved. "Do you need to pick up the meds? I'll go with you." "Yeah, let's go together," Anastasia agreed. “I want to stop by somewhere else afterward."

She was thinking of visiting Rowan. Last time, she'd shown up empty-handed; this time, she wanted to bring something nice.

to go, I'm game," Monica said, grinning. "Whatever you want to do, consider me your sidekick

your time, won't Jason get jealous?" Anastasia teased, finally starting to

bad guys to even notice. We'll have a feast tonight. Once he finally catches that serial

flow. With a boyfriend in

You used to want your boyfriend at your beck and call around the clock. Now you're totally

your boyfriend works for the government, you learn to put the country first. Uncle Sam's got dibs

curious. "So, how's that case

"But Jason

At the police station...

since Hank had gone undercover as a woman and caught Harry's interest, Harry had been texting him sweet nothings

strategy-no rushing into dinner dates. Just keep chatting, play it cool, and wait for the

of online banter, Jason finally messaged Hank:

guy, Scalpel, that's his screen name-he just asked me out

except his last name— Deng. That one detail was enough for Jason and Hank to pin down his real

played the part of "Crystal"

instantly, Harry texted back: "Crystal, can't wait