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.”

aunt. What can Anastasia do to me? Does she really think marrying into a rich family gives her the right to act all

out a few times, but that was only because she believed Anastasia’s life was worse off than theirs. Now Anastasia was living a better life, so

your thirties. If Joey keeps holding you

to Gianna, who was already exasperated with Joey. “Mom,

Cynthia was exasperated. “Gianna, I’m telling you. You can’t play this single life game. Your father and I

I’ve lived for over thirty years and have achieved

force you to marry Joey? I told you from the

wasn’t like this. You used to brag about what a great son-in-law Joey was. Now everyone thinks it’s my fault. If it wasn’t for you, my

me now, Gianna? Joey was your choice. I had nothing

blame you, yes.”

two women’s words clashed into a heated argument in the car.

by inertia, was snapped back by her seatbelt. Cynthia was frightened by the sudden stop. She wanted to scold Gianna, but when she saw Gianna gripping the steering wheel, her entire body radiating with rage, she swallowed her