The Bound Between Us

Chapter 864

Anastasia was worried her mom was headed for trouble. She couldn't afford to sit back and wait-she needed to figure out Adam's intentions, and fast.

If Adam genuinely cared for her mother, Anastasia would support them with open arms. But if he was only pretending, he'd have her to answer to.

She already knew Adam's situation. Poverty wasn't the issue-deceit was. If Adam could ignore his sick son just to wine and dine Salma, then something was definitely off.

Salma had set up a lunch at a cozy little diner. Anastasia didn't even bother driving; she just grabbed a cab with her mom. Before Adam arrived, Anastasia quietly slipped off her jewelry. No need to advertise wealth.

After about fifteen minutes, Adam walked in, holding a bouquet of roses and grinning from ear to ear. As soon as he saw Salma, his whole face lit up.

"These are for you, Salma," he said, handing her the flowers.

Salma looked both surprised and shy-this was her first time getting flowers from a man. Anastasia smiled to herself. Women, no matter their age, can't resist a little romance.

Salma took the bouquet, flustered. "Oh, Adam, I'm too old for this! But thank you. Here, let me introduce you this is my daughter, Anastasia. Ana, this is Adam."

"Nice to meet you, Adam," Anastasia said politely, standing up and shaking his hand.

Adam wasn't exactly Hollywood-handsome-just an ordinary-looking guy-but he had a warm, approachable air about him.

He grinned. "So this is Ana! You're as beautiful as your mother."

Anastasia almost laughed. No wonder her mom liked him; the man knew how to lay on the charm.

Salma blushed, practically glowing.

thought, now it makes sense why Mom's so smitten-Adam knows exactly what to

Anastasia said. "I already ordered a few dishes. Mom's been talking about

point dwelling on worries. Your mom and I? We're

thought, Love isn't just for

chance of her seeing Adam clearly. She'd have to be the

small smile. "Adam, you seem like a real optimist. So, who else is in your family? It's just Mom and me, so I want to know who she's spending time with. As her daughter, I have to look out for

son and a daughter-both married, living their own lives. Live alone now, have my pension. I'm not rich, but I get

rolled her eyes. Really? Still head over heels at their age?

be a "diamond in

were all broad strokes "a son and

he was answering,

single guy with enough money to get by, not relying on his kids and not being a burden to them-ready

hadn't already done her research, she

right-Adam was a

a catch at this stage, so if Adam wasn't

had to be money.

family needed cash

didn't have

have

daughter. And Anastasia, as