The Bond Between Us (Anastasia and Herman) novel Chapter 617

Jason's ears perked up, catching Monica's words. "Aren't you girls all about equality these days?" he teased.

Monica just sighed, choosing to focus on the road.

As they drove along, Jason broke the silence. "How did things go with that guy from the dating app?"

Monica shrugged with a wry smile. "Total disaster. He was such a mama's boy. Can you believe it? Always running everything by his mom. Hard pass for me."

Jason raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Didn't you say you wouldn't consider anyone over 22?"

"Sometimes you've got to be flexible," Monica chuckled awkwardly. "With the holidays around the corner, blind dates are in full swing. I'm booked till New Year's."

"Nobody caught your eye?"

"Not exactly," Monica replied. "There's this one guy who's pretty decent. He's twenty-two, just graduated, comes from a well-off family with a couple of properties and a jewelry shop. Plus, he's an only child. My mom thinks marrying him would be a win."

"When's the meet-up?" Jason asked.

"New Year’s Day. He's abroad right now, coming back for the holidays."

"Sounds like you're busy."

"Speaking of which, Jason, has your family tried setting you up for the holidays?" Monica asked casually. "You're not getting any younger. Maybe it's time to think about settling down?"

"I'm not into blind dates," Jason said. "Finding someone to share your life with isn't a transaction. It's about connection and fate."

Monica felt a slight sting in his words, sensing a critique of her practicality.

She let it slide, driving on in silence until they reached Jason's apartment complex.

Just as he was about to speak, Monica spotted someone. "Looks like your queen Anastasia is here."

At the entrance, Alisa stood with a little girl, Isla, by her side.