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.”

gotta put yourself in

on the verge of tears. Anastasia quickly stepped in, “Alessia, I can’t find the exit of this

pull Alessia away, otherwise, it would only

argument would only escalate. Dana often hung out with these neighbors and had a good relationship with them. They must have received a bad impression of Alessia from Dana’s rants. Arguing further would

public, you’re not just embarrassing me, but also your son

show Anastasia the way out. But Anastasia didn’t

things around? If so, listen

do you have

which can work to your advantage. Here’s what you do, show more respect to Dana and let everyone in the community know.”

causing me trouble. Even if I did respect her, she wouldn’t

All 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 group chat, right? Get someone to take