The Bound Between Us

Chapter 365

Cynthia’s words had planted a seed in Pattie’s fragile heart, making her feel even more insecure and worthless.

After Salma collected her phone and returned, Pattie had already stopped crying. More accurately, she had been scared into silence by Cynthia.

Salma was oblivious to Pattie’s distress. All the way home, Pattie was particularly quiet and obedient.

When they reached the gates of Harmony Meadows, Salma helped Pattie out of the car. “Take care on the road, Cynthia, Gianna. Be safe.”

“Alright.” Gianna gave a nod and started the car to leave.

Only Gianna and Cynthia were in the car now. Gianna said, “Mom, you shouldn’t say things like that. It won’t be good if Anastasia finds

out.”

I was just teasing the girl. Who knew she’d be such a crybaby?” Cynthia retorted with a sarcastic tone. “I’m her aunt. What can Anastasia do to me? Does she really

life was worse off than theirs. Now Anastasia was living a better life, so Cynthia naturally felt envious and wanted

silent, which seemed to spur Cynthia on. “Why can’t you be more assertive? When will you finally divorce Joey? You’re already in your thirties. If Joey keeps holding you back, you’ll be too old. At the same time, you are a divorcee. Who will want to marry you

her concerns, Cynthia was sending anxiety to Gianna, who was already exasperated with Joey. “Mom, I can handle my own issues. I’m not thinking

do then, if you don’t remarry?” Cynthia was exasperated. “Gianna, I’m telling you. You can’t play this single life game. Your father and I are still waiting for grandchildren. We’ve sold our house to help you start a coffee shop. We’re depending on you for

for over thirty years and have

up like this? You’ve completely ruined your life. Did we force you to marry Joey? I told you from the beginning that Joey was unreliable. See, I am right.”

what a great son-in-law Joey was. Now everyone thinks it’s my fault. If it wasn’t for you, my marriage wouldn’t

was taken aback. “Are you blaming me now, Gianna? Joey was your choice. I had nothing to do

you,

a heated argument in the

sudden