The Bound Between Us

Chapter 1021

Given Mr. Walker's standing, he wasn't about to make a scene. Even if he caught them red-handed, he'd handle it with icy composure. There was no way he'd

march into a hotel with an entourage public humiliation.

he wouldn't set himself up for that kind of

Clinging to the last scraps of self-control, Mr. Walker called Autumn as soon as he arrived back at the Riverdale house. "I'm home," he said calmly. "Are you coming back on your own, or should I send someone to pick you up from the hotel?"

It was just past six in the morning, the sky barely brightening.

When Autumn saw his name flash on her phone, her heart lurched, panic washing through her. The shock made her fumble-her phone slipped from her hand and hit the floor. That single sentence told her everything: Mr. Walker knew.

He hung up after saying just that.

Autumn's arms and legs went weak, her heart thudding in her chest. In a frenzy, she shook Devin awake, her voice barely steady. "It's over, Devin. Mr. Walker knows. He's back-he knows everything."

Devin blinked, still half asleep. "Who knows what?"

"Mr. Walker knows about us! He's home. He knows I'm at the hotel-he even asked if I'm coming back or if he should send someone."

That snapped Devin awake. "Shit."

matter what Mr. Walker asks, you don't admit a thing. Even if he suspects, as long as you don't say

understood men-he knew exactly how these things

didn't dare admit

shirt, she hesitated, then asked, “If things end

Mr. Walker-do

She saw Devin for who he was-using her, never once thinking

you said I wasn't good enough and pushed me

time for that? Just get dressed- remember, don't

Just yesterday, he'd been showing off in front of

Walker could crush him like an ant if he

but one thing was certain-he

repeated urging, Autumn finally left

time she got home, daylight

the housekeeper away for the day.

thought of her and

already played out this scene in her mind. After

tried to keep his temper in check. "What exactly is your relationship with

And... my ex," Autumn said, honest but calm. “I won't lie.

His family dien

and we never reconnected until Peame

years apart—she'd spent decades by his