The Bound Between Us

Chapter 24

Anastasia’s words had the room wound up tighter than a drum.

Gianna, who had been flicking through her phone, looked as if she’d just swallowed a bug. The fact that she couldn’t conceive was a thorn in her side.

Both her mother–in–law and husband were forever trying to cook up schemes for her to get pregnant. Her mother–in–law, in particular, often insinuated that she was a barren woman in a tone tinged with criticism

After her husband got promoted to director, her mother–in-law’s attitude towards her went from bad to worse, even whispering in her husband’s ear

about divorce

Scared of a divorce, Glanna had hidden away at her mom’s place for a few days.

Looking at Granna, Cynthia said awkwardly. “The baby thing can’t be rushed Your cousin is still young, and she wants a few more years of just the two of them Besides, her husband is really busy Speaking of, Anastasia, you don’t have a boyfriend yet, right? Want me to introduce you to someone?”

Salma laughing, answered for Anastasia, “No need, big sis, Anastasia is already taken”

“Really? How come I never heard about this, is he a local?” Cynthia asked. “Anastasia, you can’t go for an outsider. They might not share our goals, and they might be just after what they can get from you. You wouldn’t want to get conned like your mom did

Anastasia didn’t want to answer, but seeing Cynthia repeatedly taking jabs at Salma, she couldn’t resist and said, “Aunt Gianna, no need to fuss, he’s a local”

Salma could only respond with a few awkward laughs.

phone, and asked, “Anastasia, what does your boyfriend do? Since he’s a local, he should have his

“No, he rents a place. He’s just an ordinary worker. He can’t compare to your

Glanna was getting at, she just wanted to compare who

ordinary worker, Gianna lost interest in asking further questions. This satisfied Cynthia as well, she wouldn’t want Anastasia

said with false sincerity. “As long as he’s decent, it’s fine. Not everyone is as lucky as Gianna, getting

Anastasia didn’t respond.

you well, but they’d never want you to do better than them.

Salma stay for lunch and after, asked her to help push her

wasn’t one to fuss over

didnt want to stick around Once Salma and Cynthia left for the mall, she

her car, Gianna, clutching her

smile. “Got a new car? Did

an $80,000 BMW, which, parked next to Anastasia’s ordinary Chevy, made the

game, but she was no pushover, so she retorted. “Glanna, you should worry less about my business and more about yours. You’ve been childless for eight

bells were ringing, but she kept her cool and said, “He wouldn’t dare.”

reply, and

hit home for Gianna. She knew all too well how desperate her in–laws were for a grandchild. If her husband really did find

thought, Gianna immediately returned to her in–laws.

Blissful Beat

instructions, Anastasia drove to the

place catering to the upper crust. Of course, there were those who got their memberships through various means, fust to suck up to the