The Bound Between Us

Chapter 413

Gianna had extended an invitation to Anastasia’s family for the grand opening of her new coffee shop. Herman was tied up with work, so he asked Dailey to accompany Anastasia and Salma. Their daughter, Pattie, had school that day. Naturally, they wouldn’t ask her to take a day off and hold her back from her studies.

Upon arrival at the coffee shop, Anastasia learned the name that Gianna had chosen.

“Forever Cafe.” Anastasia read the words on the sign aloud, chuckling.

Anastasia’s belly was visibly larger, even beneath her loose clothing. Gianna glanced at Anastasia’s belly, with hidden longing flickering in her eyes.

“I had a fortune teller pick the name. Let’s go inside. It’s almost time for the ribbon-cutting.” Gianna laughed, asking, “Where’s your husband?”

“He’s tied up at work,” Anastasia replied, pulling out a gift. “Gianna, I wish you booming business and abundant wealth.”

“You’re being too formal,” Gianna teased, pulling Anastasia inside. “Come on, let’s go in.”

gift and bought eight flower baskets. Gianna had a fair number of friends, with more and more flower baskets arriving one after another.

Gianna’s situation similar to that of a widow? She was in control of all their asset, her net worth had doubled, and with her good looks,

the house incapacitated, men outside were certainly eyeing their chances to woo Gianna. Winning her over would mean a double victory

and Salma settled inside the shop while Gianna went out to greet her friends. Soon, the entrance of the coffee shop was overflowing with flower

shop. It wasn’t chosen by a fortune teller

she had for Herman deep within her heart, but she was not willing to completely let go. So, she hid this love in the name of her shop.

love was always a careful balance between not wanting

said, “Gianna’s really capable, managing such a large shop all by herself. Ever since Joey became paralyzed, she’s become even

a soft pink dress coupled with the unique charm of a minggearold women,

very capable. They say women marry for happiness and divorce for the same reason. While she and Joey didn’t

aunt that Glanne sent Joey to ehabilitation center”

was part of Gianne’s plan. Joey’s

atmosphere of