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.

clinic, Rowan's wounds had been tended to, but he'd spent

the pain making sleep impossible

rested either. She stayed up all night

hung in the window—she

for Rowan.

morning, Anastasia pulled up outside, saw the

Ms. Hanna?

to see her. She

save Rowan, she

opened the door.

of groceries and vitamins. “How's

said, exasperated. "Didn't sleep

since yesterday. If the pain doesn't get him,

“Mind if I check

hall. “You know the

didn't want to tag

want to see the way

looked at Anastasia—she knew

feel jealous, maybe

little sad.

“Thanks.” Anastasia slipped inside.

had heard her voice

fumbling to pull

to hide

He didn't want her to

of him throbbed, but he lay still, bracing

The door creaked open.

Rowan bundled

she asked.

head.

nightstand, keeping a respectful

better, okay? Your health is

but inside he was

nervous, and not

notice. "If you need anything, just