The Bound Between Us

Chapter 984

Chapter 984

On her way to the hospital, Monica glanced at her phone a few times.

Still nothing from Jason.

Annoyed, she flipped on the radio for a distraction.

Of course, the host was saying, “Never trust a man who says he's too busy. 'Busy'

is just an excuse. No matter how slammed you are, you've got to eat, you've got

to use the bathroom, you've got a few seconds at a red light—there's always time to text back..."

Monica groaned. Was this supposed to make her feel better? She switched off the radio, pressed her foot down, and sped to the hospital.

It was lunchtime.

Inside, Anastasia and Herman were with Pattie, taking care of her. Pattie couldn't eat solid food and was hooked up to an IV. Watching their little girl suffer made both parents ache.

Herman had brought a bunch of gifts to cheer Pattie up. He told her stories about the world outside, hoping to distract her.

of them looked so close,

by Herman's stories about the coast. She signed: Dad, is it fun

her drift. "Once your throat's better and you're out of here, I'll be heading to the coast for work. I'll take you

eyes lit up: I want to see

secret? When I was little, I saw dolphins

piqued. "Really, Herman? You've

"If I'm making that up, then

and Anastasia both cracked

Monica walked in and saw the happy scene. She smiled. "Looks like I'm the third wheel here.

signing she was feeling

a grin. "So, how bright of a third wheel

Monica joked. "I was at the spa, figured I'd swing

weren't anywhere close. But Anastasia didn't call her out on

"Since Monica's here, I'll leave you girls to chat. I have a meeting at the office but

be

hair. "I'll tell you

nodded and waved

to rest, then turned to Monica. “You're at the hospital almost every day lately. Why not hang out with

asked us to come for dinner tonight. I texted him, but

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