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”

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

Giannas voice trailed off there.

didn’t feel right to

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

that you’re not jealous of me.”

arguing with Gianna. “Yeah, yeah, you’re right. I’m jealous of your wealth, I’m jealous of your husband being

Gianna called her name, her face turning

last statement was obviously meant to upset

and I’m certainly not your mother. I don’t have to put up with your tantrums and mood swings. If you have the

fumed. “He’s been stringing me along while courting his mistress Just when I was about to soften and give him another chance, he went back to his mistress. This time, I have to get

started to well up in her eyes. The last sentence was somewhat impulsive

they couldn’t be

in full-on sob mode. “Do you

from the glove compartment. “Go ahead and

out was the only way to clear the emotional blockage in

probably crying in front of her because she had been suppressing her emotions for too long and couldn’t hold it in any longer.