The Bond Between Us (Anastasia and Herman) novel Chapter 1017

Mr. Walker didn’t think Autumn and Devin were rekindling anything, but he couldn’t help feeling jealous—he was only human, after all.

They’d been each other’s first love, and now, after all these years, their relationship still wasn’t simple. Of course Mr. Walker kept his guard up.

Recently, Autumn seemed distant, lost in thought, and she was oddly invested in Julie’s situation. She’d even been talking about making Joseph her godson—all for Julie’s sake.

The assistant shot Mr. Walker a quick look, trying to guess what he was thinking. “Yes, Mr. Walker,” he said.

Mr. Walker closed his eyes, looking calm on the outside, but inside, his thoughts were spinning out of control. He couldn’t stop wondering what Autumn and Devin might talk about, or what could happen between them.

After Mr. Walker left—

Autumn tried to shoo Devin out. “You’ve dropped off what you needed to, so you can go now.”

“Come on, Autumn, we’re old friends. I haven’t even had breakfast yet—aren’t you going to invite me in for something to eat?” Devin grinned, shameless as ever. When Autumn didn’t answer, he just strolled in on his own.

The housekeeper was clearing the table. Devin flashed a smile. “Hey, don’t pack everything up yet. Could you make me a bowl of noodles?”

The housekeeper glanced at Autumn, who’d followed Devin in.

“Go ahead,” Autumn said, trying to sound casual. She had to treat Devin like just another guest.

She hoped he’d eat and leave.

Once the noodles were served, Autumn found an excuse to send the housekeeper out to buy groceries.

But Devin clearly had no plans to leave. He finished eating, then headed upstairs.

“Devin, what are you doing?” Autumn hurried after him.

“Just want to see which room you and Mr. Walker sleep in. This one?” Devin pushed open a door. “Wow, that’s a huge bed.”

Mr. Walker had bought that bed especially so Autumn could sleep more comfortably.

Devin grinned and flopped onto the mattress. “This is soft—really nice.”

“Devin, get up! You’ve got some nerve. Get out—right now!” Autumn was furious. “Are you trying to get me killed?”

Devin pulled her into his arms, bold as ever. “Wouldn’t it be wild to fool around on this bed? Mr. Walker would never imagine—his wife carrying my child, not only did I sleep with his wife, I slept in his bed too.”

“Who said the baby is yours?” Autumn snapped, struggling free. “Devin, get out. Now.”

“Autumn, really? Turn your back on me now? After I put a baby in you, you’re just going to pretend I don’t exist?” Devin sprawled across the bed, refusing to budge. “Don’t worry, Autumn, I’m not stupid enough to let Mr. Walker find out about us. I’m just waiting for our son to be born. He’s going to do great things someday.”

At first, he didn’t pay attention, about to duck into the restroom, but then he heard Devin’s name.

He paused in the shadows, listening.

“He called you too? That’s funny, he tried me as well—I just ignored him. Brown Corporation only got this far because of his daughter, you know.”

“Julie is a handful. I told Devin years ago to rein her in, but he never listened.”

“Well, Julie’s his first love’s kid. He spoils her because she looks just like her mom.”

“Wait—wasn’t she Mrs. Brown’s daughter?”

The words hit Mr. Walker like a punch to the gut.

Julie was the daughter of his wife and Devin?