The Bound Between Us

Chapter 204

Alessia sternly said, “Can you please stop blaming everything on young people? Do you think we can’t take care of ourselves without you? I think you’re way too nosy. It’s my kid, and how I raise it is my business. If you wanna meddle, go bother your son Evan instead.”

“How could you speak to me like that?” Dana replied, looking hurt. “Everyone, listen to this. I work my butt off looking after the child, and now I’m the bad guy.”

With that, Dana’s eyes welled up with tears. Dana’s words quickly stirred up accusations against Alessia from those around them.

“Dana’s getting on in years. Cut her some slack.”

“Yeah, I often see Dana taking the kid for a walk. She’s really attentive.”

“You should be thankful for having such a great mother–in–law.”

yourself in other people’s

tears. Anastasia quickly stepped in, “Alessia, I can’t find the exit of this community, could you show me the

to pull Alessia away, otherwise, it would only hurt Alessia

would only escalate. Dana often hung out with these neighbors and had a good relationship with them. They

you badmouth me in public, you’re not just embarrassing

way out. But Anastasia didn’t leave immediately. She comforted Alessia

were too hot–headed. Do you want to turn things around?

do you have any good

been focused on your career and might not be close to the neighbors. But Dana is, which can

Even

you need to do is let everyone know you respect her,” Anastasia suggested. “For instance, buy Dana a massage chair and have the delivery guy walk around the community. Whenever you see someone, tell them you bought it for Dana to rest. Or, you guys have a community