The Bond Between Us (Anastasia and Herman) novel Chapter 666

Anastasia didn't dig into Julie's case much, so she didn't know about the sentencing. Herman avoided bringing up such topics around Anastasia to keep her from worrying.

At the precinct, Monica drove straight there from Southridge Estates, determined to catch someone off guard. She couldn't believe Jason wouldn't show up eventually. Without giving Jason a heads-up, she settled in the office to wait.

Hank, grinning, said, "Monica, Jason's really slammed with work. Want me to give him a call to come back?"

"No need, I'll just hang out here," Monica replied with a smile. "Go ahead with your work; I'm pretty familiar with the precinct."

Monica had been here countless times with Jason and even helped solve a few cases, so there wasn't a corner she didn't know.

"Alright, make yourself at home. If you need anything, just shout," Hank said. He was the only one in the precinct who knew about Monica and Jason's relationship and was eager to impress the future sister-in-law.

As Hank was leaving, the door swung open—Alisa walked in, not Jason. Seeing Alisa, Hank thought, "Uh-oh."

Everyone at the precinct knew about Alisa's feelings for Jason, but Monica was Jason's official girlfriend. A face-off between them could get complicated.

Hank cheerfully greeted, "Hey, Alisa, you're here too. Jason's not around right now."

Alisa's expression soured at being called "Sister-in-law Will." Hank used to call her the coveted sister-in-law, and the quick switch was jarring.

Alisa, wishing to move past her late husband's shadow, said with a neutral face, "Hank, just call me Alisa from now on. It's been ages since Will passed, and hearing his name brings back tough memories."