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.

through and not give people reasons to criticize you. Small issues can have big impacts. The more people talk, the more your image

of Anastasia now came with the title

didn't argue. "I understand,

didn't think it necessary to badmouth Sandy

know," Katelyn said. "There will be bigger gatherings in the future, and you'll handle them for the

Anastasia replied, ready

and saw Katelyn having a go at Anastasia. In the past, Katelyn would've backed Anastasia, but this time she

joyful addition, but it was stirring up more issues and

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too and asked Sandy, "What's all this about? Did you

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

wasn't entirely convinced, his expression stern. "Sandy, your sister has it

wasn't me. What would I gain from that?" Sandy explained. "I'm genuinely