The Bound Between Us

Chapter 517

Annie's words hit Monica like a ton of bricks.

It had been forever since Monica had seen Annie's fiery side, and over a crush on Herman? It just didn't seem worth the drama. At worst, they could just cut ties and move on with their lives. There had to be more to this.

Gigi was equally shaken. In Annie's eyes, she saw pure hatred, not just anger.

A wave of guilt washed over Gigi. Did Annie know her secret?

After what felt like an eternity, Gigi finally spoke, "Annie, I... falling for him wasn't something I could control. I tried to fight it, but the more I resisted, the crazier the thoughts got..." Annie cut her off sharply, "So, you thought about taking my place? If I were out of the picture, you'd get your wish, right?"

Gigi was stunned, speechless, when out of nowhere, Annie's hand flew, landing a slap that echoed through the room. Annie had poured all her rage and hate into that single slap. A red imprint blossomed on Gigi's cheek, swelling instantly, with a hint of blood at the corner of her mouth.

Monica was gobsmacked. This was intense.

Gigi stood still, as onlookers started to gather.

coldly, "You should know exactly why I hit you. That slap

missing a beat, Annie's hand swung again, striking Gigi's other cheek,

at Annie's arm.

my baby. At the

in her eyes. Her vile acts, now stripped of their disguise, laid bare

truth, and even more so,

listen. I... I just panicked that day. I thought taking that route would get you to the hospital faster. You've got it all

the scene of an accident. Should I thank you for that? For delaying us, making my baby

play the saint in front of me. You came here today because you're scared, because you feel guilty. You robbed my child of their last chance at

"Annie, you mean Gigi deliberately delayed you? Gigi, you're heartless!

ready to

get your due; it's just not time yet. When I got the surveillance tape, I thought about going to the police. But I decided against it. My baby's gone, but you, Gigi, will never find happiness. I curse you to encounter nothing but scoundrels, to never gain anyone's true affection.

wouldn't go to the

confess, in these civil disputes, the longer the case drags, the more it hurts

from her lip and