The Bound Between Us

Chapter 992

Herman had been right-Mr. Walker couldn't quite let Autumn go unchecked, so he'd sent someone to keep tabs on her.

Autumn was still seething from her confrontation with Joseph. The anger clung to her all the way home, refusing to fade.

Devin called and tried to set up a meeting, but Autumn knew better. She couldn't risk it, not now—not with Mr. Walker already looking at her sideways. Meeting Devin in secret again would just add fuel to the fire.

Sure enough, she'd barely finished lunch when Mr. Walker walked through the door. He hardly ever came home for lunch these days, not since he took the new job.

Caught off guard, Autumn quickly ladled him a bowl of soup. "You're home early," she said, trying to keep it light.

"Had some business nearby, figured I'd stop in," Mr. Walker replied, sipping his soup. He glanced out at the driveway, then asked, casual as anything, "You go out this morning?"

"Yeah," Autumn said honestly. "Went to see Joseph."

"Still about that godparent thing?" Mr. Walker sighed. "Autumn, if Joseph won't agree, maybe it's time to let it drop."

"Okay," she agreed, a little too quickly.

Mr. Walker raised an eyebrow. He'd been ready to talk her down, but she'd given in without a fight. "You're sure?"

Autumn's frustration slipped into her voice. "It's not like I'm cut out to be Joseph's godmother anyway. Guess I just don't have that kind of luck."

Clearly, she was still upset.

to cheer her up. “Let me guess—he got under your skin

type

of himself. I'm his elder, but he

agreed, backing her up. "No respect

annoyed himself—his wife's feelings always came

"Anyway, enough about that. Didn't you say Sam was coming to stay

cousin called—he'll bring Sam next month, after his wife has the

Autumn nodded, letting it go at

get back on his feet, wanted

said, piling more food onto her plate. "I've got

much," Autumn reminded him.

concern made him

left with his driver and told his staff to stop following Autumn. He didn't want her to find out and get

Autyran

company was up for

Joseph heard, he just shrugged. He'd seen it coming. After crossing Mr. Walker and Autumn, he knew things were going to get tough But he didn't

Time rolled on.

by before

healed up nicely-he was back to his old

Monica had even

and his mood swung wildly. But with his kids by his

most.