The Bound Between Us

Chapter 865

Overall, dinner was actually pretty enjoyable.

When it wrapped up, Adam got a phone call that left him looking rattled. He barely said goodbye before hurrying off, and Salma didn't try to stop him—they just went their separate ways outside the restaurant.

Watching him go, Anastasia had a hunch: Adam's rush probably had something to do with his sick son.

After he left, Anastasia turned to her mom. "Mom, you should just keep an eye on him, okay?"

Salma looked confused. "What's wrong, Ana? Don't you like Adam? He seems like a good guy to me."

"Does he know you're Geneva-the CEO of Elysian Technologies?"

"Nope," Salma said, nodding firmly. "I've never mentioned it. Ana, I get your concerns. I never tell anyone about being part of the Salstrom family when I'm out and about. It saves me a lot of trouble. Adam definitely doesn't know."

Anastasia wasn't buying it. She had a feeling Adam probably knew more than he let on.

Salma caught on. "Ana, you think Adam's after my money? Don't worry about that. What do I even make, just some spending cash? He has his own pension, his own kids. It's not like he needs anything from me."

Anastasia hesitated for a second. "His son's really sick-needs a liver transplant. The surgery costs at least half a million. His daughter-in-law ran off and left three grandkids behind. Mom, did you know any of this?"

Salma's eyes widened. "He never said a word!"

he's out here taking you to dinner? Doesn't

wanted her mom to reflect on

Salma frowned. "Ana, is it just because Adam's family isn't rich? Don't forget, we started out with nothing too. We've struggled

If her mom and Adam could survive Tavon's meddling, then maybe they really were meant for each other. She wouldn't stand in the way. But if her mom wised

to know him better, that's all." Anastasia quickly changed

sounding a little

there was no getting through to her mom

a cab home, while Anastasia headed to Monica's beauty salon. In the cab, she scrolled through Tik Tok and caught a short video:

such a luxury-they were saving for a house, for rent, for a baby. He called her materialistic

watched the video, then flipped through

I'm buying my girlfriend

tonight!" or "Ten year

and you're still counting pennies? Who wants a life like

a sudden urge and texted

you bring home

replied within

Seeing his answer, Anastasia

She realized she was being a little childish, asking him to prove his

small. But honestly, it felt

someone had to rain on

"Hey, about those messages before-I was totally drunk and lost control. Please don't take it to heart. There's really nothing between me