The Bound Between Us

Chapter 282

“Nope.” Anastasia sat beside her and said, “Sorry, I had no idea things were this bad.” If she had known, she wouldn’t have brought the cops.

“The cops being here is a blessing in disguise. The feud with the Edmunds family has escalated so much, might as well blow it up bigger. That way, I’ll have

evidence for the divorce case.”

Anastasia asked, “What exactly happened tonight?”

Gianna looked up at the night sky and scoffed, “I can’t believe Joey’s family would stoop this low. They tricked me into signing the divorce agreement, drugged me, locked me in a room and even called my parents. They just wanted to scare me into backing down and giving them the houses.”

“What about that guy?” Anastasia had seen Gianna looking a mess earlier. She obviously wasn’t doing fine.

“He’s a guy I met at the gym. Claimed he was here to deliver something.” As Gianna spoke, her voice began to choke up, “At the gym, he always cared about me, and he’s a good person. I never thought he would be manipulated by Joey.”

always treating her kindly could

guy of rape, but that would complicate things even more. Amid the chaos with the Edmunds family, a rape charge wouldn’t hold up. Plus, Gianna still had

the whole story, Anastasia was at a loss for words. Anastasia asked, “Are you planning to fight Joey to

was firm on this, “I

think you should accuse the guy of rape. If Joey was involved, it’s a conspiracy. If you win that case, you’ll

too.”

face with her hands, “Anastasia, I don’t know

she felt helpless. Eight years as a full-time housewife had narrowed her world. She had no real

was still reluctant to accuse the guy. She

Anastasia could see through things and knew what would be best. But Gianna was trapped by her emotions. The guy had given her warmth during her darkest times. That was why Gianna was even

Anastasia through her tears, “Am I really that unlikable? Why do all the men use me? Is it really that hard to find someone genuine? I’m