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.

Rowan's wounds had been tended to,

making sleep impossible and

either. She stayed up all night

other patients. The “Closed” sign hung

for Rowan.

Anastasia pulled up outside, saw the sign, and peeked

“Hello? Ms. Hanna? Anybody

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

did to save Rowan, she

opened the door.

arms full of

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

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

if I check in

Hanna nodded down the hall. “You

didn't want to tag along.

see the

looked at Anastasia—she knew

feel jealous, maybe even

little sad.

“Thanks.” Anastasia slipped inside.

heard

fumbling to pull

hide

didn't want her

throbbed, but he lay still,

The door creaked open.

in and saw Rowan bundled up. "Are

she asked.

head. "No, I'm

set her things on the nightstand, keeping a respectful distance. “Work

better, okay?

steady, but inside

nervous, and not sure

didn't notice. "If you need