The Bound Between Us

Chapter 1007

Mr. Walker had been a little irritated at first, but the second he heard Autumn was pregnant, he was floored.

He stared at Anastasia, disbelief written all over his face. "Anastasia, are you serious?"

After their first child, nothing. Autumn's health had always been fragile, and now, well into her fifties, she was expecting? It sounded impossible.

Anastasia just smiled, a twinkle in her eye. "That's what I heard today. You'll see for yourself when you get home, Mr. Walker."

Now, with this news hanging in the air, Mr. Walker couldn't wait to get back. All his earlier annoyance vanished; he was nearly bouncing out of his seat.

Anastasia had been trying to figure out how to break the news. Jarod's little nudge had set it all up perfectly.

She kept her words just vague enough—after all, it was true Autumn had called Katelyn.

Herman seized the moment to offer his congratulations. "Mr. Walker, talk about good fortune! A promotion and a baby on the way-double happiness! That's something to celebrate."

The tension finally melted from Mr. Walker's face, replaced by a grin he couldn't hide. "Thank you, Mr. Salstrom. Let's end here for tonight—I need to get home and find out for myself."

"Of course," Herman said, nodding. "I'll walk you out."

Jarod was left sidelined as Herman stood up to see Mr. Walker off.

if the news was true. Honestly, nothing he

left, Herman and Anastasia lingered on the sidewalk. Anastasia nudged her husband. "Given Mr. Walker's reaction, do you think

worried. "You saw how he acted. But

"Devin?" Anastasia guessed.

"I'll have Nelson leak it to

about to

the hospital all day, lying in bed. She was happy, of course-pregnancy at her age was a miracle-but the morning sickness was relentless. Everything made her queasy

a car in the driveway caught her attention.

Walker was

through the door and hurried to her side. "Autumn,

Are you

puzzled. "Why are

barely contain himself. "I heard you're pregnant. Is

straight,

soul since

at dinner-she said she overheard you talking to Mrs. Salstrom. Autumn, please, just tell me.

Autumn realized it was Katelyn who had let it slip,

wait a while longer, just to make sure everything was stable before telling Mr. Walker. Now that he knew, she