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.”

yourself in other people’s

in, “Alessia, I can’t find

away, otherwise, it would only hurt Alessia more.

out with these neighbors and had a good relationship with them. They

you badmouth me in public, you’re not just embarrassing me, but also your son

show Anastasia the way out. But Anastasia didn’t leave immediately. She comforted Alessia for a

were too hot–headed. Do you want to turn things around? If so, listen to me and follow my advice.”

do you have any good ideas?”

is, which can work to your advantage. Here’s what you do, show more respect to Dana and let everyone in the community know.”

confused. “Respect her? She’s always causing me trouble. Even if

community. Whenever you see someone, tell them you bought it for Dana to rest. Or, you guys have a community group chat, right? Get someone to take a picture of you showing respect to Dana and

suggestions, and Alessia

didn’t know you

knows your family situation the best. You could make