The Bound Between Us

Chapter 940

Joseph couldn't shake the feeling that something was off.

The Walkers were all smiles, making him their godson, but behind the scenes,

they kept finding ways to cozy up to Daria. It was obvious—Autumn was here for

Daria. But what could a little kid possibly have that made Mr. Walker go out of his

way to welcome Joseph into the family?

He turned to Caterina. “When Autumn was with Daria, did she say anything?

Mention Julie at all?”

Caterina shook her head. "Mrs. Walker just spoiled Daria—bought her toys,

played with her, that's it. I never heard her bring up Julie."

"If Autumn ever wants to see Daria again, call me first," Joseph said, waving her

off. "That's all. You can go."

Relief washed over Caterina. She almost couldn't believe Joseph wasn't going to

press the issue.

The truth was, Joseph didn't want to keep swapping out nannies—Daria was fond

of Caterina, and that made things easier. As for whatever Caterina was scheming,

Joseph wasn't blind. He could guess well enough.

Ever since Julie's passing, Joseph had heard her name pop up more than once—

all because of Daria. It suddenly struck him: he'd never asked who had claimed

Julie's body.

been tended to, but he'd

making sleep impossible and food

She stayed up all night

The “Closed” sign hung

for Rowan.

outside, saw

Ms.

see her. She wasn't

and Herman did to save Rowan,

opened the door.

came in, arms full of

wreck," Hanna said, exasperated. "Didn't sleep at all, hurts

yesterday. If the pain

“Mind if I

ahead,” Hanna nodded down the hall. “You

to

see

looked at Anastasia—she knew

feel jealous, maybe even

little sad.

“Thanks.” Anastasia slipped inside.

had heard her voice

to pull his

to hide the

didn't want

but he

The door creaked open.

bundled up. "Are you cold

she asked.

his head. "No,

nightstand, keeping

get better, okay? Your health is

inside he

not sure what

"If you need anything, just call. And