The Bound Between Us

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Chapter 204

Alessia sternly said, “Can you please stop blaming everything on young people? Do you think we can’t take care of ourselves without you? I think you’re way too nosy. It’s my kid, and how I raise it is my business. If you wanna meddle, go bother your son Evan instead.”

“How could you speak to me like that?” Dana replied, looking hurt. “Everyone, listen to this. I work my butt off looking after the child, and now I’m the bad guy.”

With that, Dana’s eyes welled up with tears. Dana’s words quickly stirred up accusations against Alessia from those around them.

“Dana’s getting on in years. Cut her some slack.”

“Yeah, I often see Dana taking the kid for a walk. She’s really attentive.”

“You should be thankful for having such a great mother–in–law.”

in other people’s

quickly stepped in, “Alessia, I can’t find the exit of this community, could you show me the way?”

away, otherwise, it would only

only escalate. Dana often hung out with these neighbors and had a good relationship with them.

retorted, “When you badmouth me in public, you’re not just embarrassing me, but also

out. But Anastasia didn’t leave immediately. She comforted Alessia for a while at

to turn things around? If so,

have any good ideas?”

and might not be close to the neighbors. But Dana is, which can work to your advantage. Here’s what you

causing me trouble. Even if I did respect her,

suggested. “For instance, buy Dana a massage chair and have the delivery guy walk around the community. Whenever you see someone, tell them you bought

giving suggestions, and Alessia got more and

know you

“Your nanny knows your family situation the best. You could