The Bound Between Us

Chapter 522

After a moment of surprise, Salma asked, "Is it life-threatening?"

Back in the day, she would have called Cynthia right away, offering her concern and support. But ever since the fiasco at Cynthia's birthday party, the two families had stopped talking to each other.

Gianna had deliberately dragged her feet, causing Anastasia to delay treatment, but Anastasia hadn't mentioned it to Salma. If she had, Salma might have gone straight over to give Gianna a piece of her mind.

Anastasia spoke up, "I'm not sure. Monica told me Joey and Gianna had a showdown right outside the café. Joey threw acid at Gianna; one ended up in the hospital, the other in the police station." Salma sighed, "After years of marriage, to end up like this, as enemies... it's just so sad."

They had been in love once, aiming for a happily ever after. Neither could have predicted this tragic ending. Now, it was a case of mutual destruction.

Then Salma remembered something, "Oh, Ana, your dad hasn't called this month. Has he reached out to you? Right after he moved back to Willowbrook, he used to call me every now and then, but I haven't heard from him in weeks." Anastasia answered, "No, nothing. When was the last time he called you?"

last month. It's nearly the end of this month now. Not a peep from your dad, and I've had this twitch in my eye...

worry. Maybe he's tied up with business, or perhaps he thinks we're not useful to

days." Salma fretted, "Could you maybe have someone check on him, see what he's up to?" Salma

got the hint, "Alright, I'll make some calls in

your homework," Salma said, showing no inclination to visit Gianna at the hospital as she headed to the kitchen.

Pattie said sweetly, "Tell dad I

Anastasia smiled, "I will."

off to her room, and Anastasia made her way to the bedroom to call Herman. Herman always made it a point

Morton. For Herman, gathering intel on someone was a piece of cake. He just needed to make a call to the Willowbrook branch and get the scoop. By the time Salma had dinner ready, Anastasia

Herman's message, she couldn't help but