The Bound Between Us

Chapter 107

A few minutes later, Anastasia pulled over by the side of the road. Joey was nowhere in sight

“You can get out now,” Anastasia told Gianna

Instead of getting out, Gianna dug out a pack of cigarettes from her bag, lit one up, rolled down the window, and started puffing away in her own world.

It was pretty clear to Anastasia that Gianna was in a bad mood, so she opted to keep her mouth shut.

After what felt like an eternity of silence, Gianna suddenly asked, “Why aren’t you saying anything?”

Anastasia glanced at her and said, “I don’t feel like getting screamed at

Basically, anything Anastasia said at this point would have just pissed Gianna off, so she chose to remain silent.

Gianna flicked her cigarette ash and said, “Theres a coffee shop over there. I’ll buy you a coffee.

Anastasia quickly replied, “No, thanks”

this, aren’t you? My life’s a mess right now. I’ve always had it better than you. My family could afford to buy planos worth tens of thousands of dollars, while you struggled to even go to school. I always had fancy cars and luxury goods, while you had to scrape by selling everyday items on the streets. I married a great

trailed

infidelity, it didn’t feel right to

glanced at her and said. ‘I ve never compared myself to you. Yes, my family isnt as well-off as yours, but why should I compare myself to you? Why should I care about how well you’re doing? Everyone has their own life. Don’t think too highly of

that you’re not

your husband being the director of a

called her name, her face turning pale with

was obviously meant to upset

Joey, I’m not Dora, and I’m certainly not your mother. I don’t have to put up with your tantrums

I was about to soften and give him another chance, he went back to his mistress. This time, I have to

spoke, her anger and frustration grew, and tears started to well up in her eyes. The last sentence

flowing, they couldn’t be stopped.

in full-on sob mode. “Do you have tissues?”

glove compartment. “Go ahead and cry. There are plenty of

to clear the emotional blockage in her

probably crying in front of her because