The Bound Between Us

Chapter 1005

Monica was way too proud to just tag along-no way was she going to give in that easily.

Trying to sound all cool and unaffected, Monica said, "What's so great about Phoenix anyway? And even if I wanted to travel, it definitely wouldn't be with a certain someone." As she spoke, she practically hid behind her hand.

She hadn't put on any makeup today, and a breakout had decided to make an appearance. Then Jason showed up out of nowhere could it get any worse? Social disaster, level max.

Anastasia shot Jason a look, basically begging him to say something-throw Monica a lifeline, please.

But nope, both of them just kept being stubborn. At this rate, how were they ever going to make up?

Jason, not exactly Mr. Comfort, just turned to Anastasia and kept the small talk going. "It's been, what, over a month? You look good."

Anastasia was speechless. Seriously? That's what you're going with?

Was that supposed to help? No wonder he was still single.

Trying to keep things moving, Anastasia forced a smile. "I'm okay. It's all about the mood—good mood, good skin. Anyway, did Alisa's case get settled?"

"Yeah," Jason replied. "Caught the guy last week, back in Alisa's hometown."

“Well, that's one less thing to worry about." Anastasia glanced at the other two, who were both deep in their own silent sulking, and felt awkward enough to want to crawl under the table.

couldn't take it anymore.

out the window like he

on his way. I'm heading out for

arm and whispered frantically, "Ana, don't go! What

leave with Jason, or

shot Jason a dirty look. "Like I'd ever leave with him. He's got nothing

to be too. Just saw you here

What the actual heck?

lose it. Watching these two was exhausting. It's

relationship—why did they have

soon as Jason said

sure didn't act like a block of

so thick you

took a couple steps

ignored Monica, turned to Anastasia, and said,

was out

even happening? Weren't they supposed to

triggered, ran after him. “Jason! Stop right there! We are not done explain