The Bound Between Us

Chapter 924

Anastasia hadn't breathed a word to anyone that she was tailing Autumn-not a soul knew she'd slipped away to the cemetery.

So when Herman showed up there, she was genuinely caught off guard.

Before Herman could say a thing, a sharp cry cut through the quiet night. "Ah!"

Daria had bitten Autumn. While Autumn winced in pain and let go, Daria broke free and took off running.

Tears streamed down Daria's face as he sprinted away, clearly scared and wanting nothing more than to get out of there.

"Daria! Daria!" Autumn called, racing after him. "Don't run off! You'll fall! Daria, Grandma's not going to force you anymore-I promise!"

Autumn chased Daria right out of the cemetery. Just as they reached the front gates, a black sedan rolled up to the curb. A bodyguard in a sharp suit stepped forward and said politely, "Mrs. Walker, your car is ready."

Autumn glanced inside and her heart skipped. Sitting in the back seat was Mr. Walker himself.

He never came out at this hour unless something big was up. Autumn's nerves went tight-he definitely knew something.

"Come on, Daria. Let's get in the car. I'll take you home," Autumn said, trying to sound steady as she guided Daria into the back.

With his reputation, that was enough. Daria shrank behind Autumn, peeking out

Walker

car pulled away, the cemetery fading behind

time Herman and Anastasia stepped out, the

a moment more and she might've

frowned and turned to Herman. "How did you end up

shot back, "Why were

hesitated, searching for words. "I noticed Autumn spending a lot of time with Daria lately. I was curious, so

on her for long moment before

away. I'm investigating Dea

you shadowing Autumn,

was afraid of stirring up old pain

Ben died, he'd met

Ben's death has something to do with Autumn?

was true-why? Why would Autumn hate her

was a big deal, a man who

had money, but they couldn't compete with someone