The Bound Between Us

Chapter 702

Herman was playing with the baby when he said, "Yeah, they're staying at a hotel. I told you, Anastasia set it up, Mom, so you don't need to worry about it." Katelyn opened her mouth to say something but held back.

Anastasia's decision only made Katelyn more certain that she was a bit stingy, though she kept those thoughts to herself. As the matriarch of the Salstrom family, shouldn't she be more welcoming? If word got out, it'd be embarrassing. And sure enough, her concerns were justified.

The next day, an online post popped up, hinting that Anastasia, as the lady of the Salstrom household, had relegated her own sister and father to a hotel. It didn't name names, but it was pretty clear who they meant.

When Katelyn saw it trending, she frowned and called Anastasia over when she came downstairs. "Ana, have you seen what's trending online?"

"Trending? What about?" Anastasia asked, having been busy with the baby and not checking her phone.

"Take a look." Katelyn handed her phone to Anastasia.

Seeing the post, Anastasia understood immediately.

need to think things through and not give people reasons to criticize you. Small issues can have big impacts. The

with the

argue. "I understand, Mom.

necessary to badmouth Sandy Morton

bigger gatherings in the future, and you'll handle them for the Salstrom

Anastasia replied, ready to

at Anastasia. In the past, Katelyn would've backed Anastasia, but

have been a joyful addition, but

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and asked Sandy,

head. "I just found out myself. Someone else must be stirring up trouble out of jealousy. I don't mind staying at a hotel. We shouldn't impose on Sis's household, and we only stayed because her mother-in-law insisted." Sandy wasn't behind this. She wouldn't be that

entirely convinced, his expression stern. "Sandy, your

I gain from that?" Sandy explained. "I'm genuinely here