The Bound Between Us

Chapter 24

Anastasia’s words had the room wound up tighter than a drum.

Gianna, who had been flicking through her phone, looked as if she’d just swallowed a bug. The fact that she couldn’t conceive was a thorn in her side.

Both her mother–in–law and husband were forever trying to cook up schemes for her to get pregnant. Her mother–in–law, in particular, often insinuated that she was a barren woman in a tone tinged with criticism

After her husband got promoted to director, her mother–in-law’s attitude towards her went from bad to worse, even whispering in her husband’s ear

about divorce

Scared of a divorce, Glanna had hidden away at her mom’s place for a few days.

Looking at Granna, Cynthia said awkwardly. “The baby thing can’t be rushed Your cousin is still young, and she wants a few more years of just the two of them Besides, her husband is really busy Speaking of, Anastasia, you don’t have a boyfriend yet, right? Want me to introduce you to someone?”

Salma laughing, answered for Anastasia, “No need, big sis, Anastasia is already taken”

“Really? How come I never heard about this, is he a local?” Cynthia asked. “Anastasia, you can’t go for an outsider. They might not share our goals, and they might be just after what they can get from you. You wouldn’t want to get conned like your mom did

Anastasia didn’t want to answer, but seeing Cynthia repeatedly taking jabs at Salma, she couldn’t resist and said, “Aunt Gianna, no need to fuss, he’s a local”

Salma could only respond with a few awkward laughs.

boyfriend do? Since he’s a

a place. He’s just an ordinary worker. He can’t compare to your husband.”

at, she just wanted to compare who had the

just an ordinary worker, Gianna lost interest in asking further questions. This satisfied Cynthia as well, she wouldn’t want Anastasia to marry someone better than

said with false sincerity. “As long as he’s decent, it’s fine. Not everyone is as lucky as Gianna, getting to marry such a

Anastasia didn’t respond.

wish you well, but they’d never want

lunch and after, asked her to help push her wheelchair to the

willing. She wasn’t one to fuss over these little things.

for the mall, she got a call from Monica

to get her car, Gianna, clutching her Louis Vuitton bag, followed

at Anastasia’s car with a snide smile. “Got a new car? Did you get this from the

BMW, which, parked next to Anastasia’s ordinary Chevy, made the difference

comparison game, but she was no pushover, so she retorted. “Glanna, you should worry less about my business and more about yours. You’ve been childless for eight years now, who knows, your husband might already

bells were ringing, but she kept her cool and said, “He wouldn’t dare.”

just laughed, didn’t reply, and

hit home for Gianna. She knew all too well how desperate her in–laws were for a grandchild. If her husband really did

immediately returned to her

Blissful Beat