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.

her up. “Let me guess—he

type all too

so full of himself. I'm his elder, but he acts like he owns the world. With manners like that, how can he raise a kid? Daria's temper-well, she didn't get

Walker agreed, backing her up. "No respect at

was annoyed himself—his wife's feelings always came

subject, Autumn said, "Anyway, enough about that. Didn't you say

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

nodded, letting

feet, wanted to help clear Julie's name, so she tried her best not to step

food onto her plate.

reminded him. "You're not

made him

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

Autyran

company was up for

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 back down. If

Time rolled on.

by before

healed up nicely-he was

too. Monica

wildly. But with his kids by his

most.