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.

a small clinic, Rowan's wounds had been tended to, but

and turning, the pain making

either. She stayed up all night

sign hung in

for Rowan.

saw the sign, and peeked through

“Hello? Ms. Hanna?

a little surprised to see her. She wasn't thrilled, but after

to save Rowan, she couldn't turn

opened the door.

came in, arms full of groceries and vitamins. “How's he

said, exasperated. "Didn't

since yesterday. If

I

nodded down the hall. “You know the way.

want to

see

looked at Anastasia—she knew

just feel jealous,

little sad.

“Thanks.” Anastasia slipped inside.

had heard her

was fumbling to pull his

to hide the

didn't want her

inch of him throbbed, but he lay

The door creaked open.

stepped in and saw Rowan bundled up. "Are you cold or

she asked.

shook his head.

on the nightstand, keeping

okay? Your health is

sounding steady, but inside he was a

and not sure

didn't notice. "If you need anything,