The Bound Between Us

Chapter 195

During the time Anastasia was unconscious, Gianna and Joey’s divorce case had already kicked off. At the first trial, Joey deliberately didn’t show up.

With Joey playing hide and seek, the divorce case wasn’t going to be a cakewalk. Cynthia was extremely worried about Gianna’s marriage.

“Is Joey willing to negotiate?” Anastasia asked.

“Forget about it, that jerk’s idea of negotiation is Gianna leaving with only the clothes on her back and giving him two out of our three houses after the divorce. Is he dreaming or what?” Cynthia ranted, getting angrier by the minute. “I used to think Joey was a decent guy, but turns out he’s selfish, hypocritical and greedy. All his past goodness was just a ruse to get his hands on my house.”

Joey’s demands were downright unacceptable. What a scumbag. Anyone would be pissed off.

Gianna quickly took a call and when she heard Cynthia bringing up Joey again, she said, “Mom, why are you dredging up these headaches? Let Anastasia recover in peace. It’s getting late, let’s head home.”

With that, she turned to Anastasia and said, “Rest up, we’re heading home. We’ll visit again some other time.”

“Alright.” Anastasia hesitated. “If you need help, just give me a holler.” This material belongs to NôvelDrama.Org.

“…Okay.” Gianna didn’t really want to air her dirty laundry; she was too proud to accept sympathy.

As Gianna and Cynthia left the hospital, Cynthia asked, “Who was that on the phone just now?”

“Mr. Rowland,” Gianna replied. “Joey’s not cooperating, so the divorce is getting tricky.”

Joey insisted he still had feelings for Gianna and didn’t want a divorce; his goal was to wear Gianna down in negotiation.

Divorce proceedings were incredibly time-consuming and draining, and if one party didn’t cooperate, it became even more difficult.

Cynthia cursed angrily, “That bastard thinks he can string you along? No way! Do you know what your family’s assets are? How much money Joey’s made over the years, and how much savings he has? Do you know?”

“Mom, relax, Joey can’t just funnel the assets away that easily. Before filing for divorce, I had already traced any assets he moved.”

Although Gianna had been a full-time housewife for eight years, she wasn’t naive. When she found out Joey was cheating, she had already consulted a lawyer about these issues.

“That’s good, that’s good.” The always assertive Cynthia said, “We’re not afraid of the Edmunds family. I’ve got your back. We’ll make sure Joey leaves with nothing.”

With her family’s support, Gianna had the energy and resources to duke it out with Joey.

“Thanks, Mom.”

Back in the hospital room.

Herman arrived to relieve Salma after finishing his work and had Nelson drive Salma back home.

Salma had been staying at Harmony Meadows recently, helping out with Anastasia and Herman’s household.

Salma had seen Nelson before but she just assumed he was a coworker of Herman’s.

When they arrived at Harmony Meadows, Salma got out of the car and said to Nelson, “Thanks, Nelson. Sorry to bother you again.”

“No problem,” Nelson replied with a smile. “Do you want me to walk you in?”

“No need, I’ll get off here. It’s late, you should get back. Your family might be worried.”

“Alright, Salma Be careful, I’ll head out now.”

After Nelson left, Salma turned to enter the community. A car’s headlights shone at her, making it impossible for her to open her eyes.

After a moment, a lavishly dressed middle-aged woman walked up to Salma. “Salma, long time no see. You seem to have aged a lot.”

“Ashley!”

When Salma recognized the woman in front of her, she was taken aback. Although they were about the same age, Ashley was very well maintained and looked much more glamorous compared to Salma.

Salma had been looking haggard and aged due to her concern for Anastasia over the past month. Ashley stared at Salma and sneered, “If Tavon saw you like this, I’m afraid he’d turn around and leave immediately.”

Hearing Tavon’s name filled Salma with sorrow.

Salma got a bit emotional. “Why are you here? More than twenty years ago, Tavon and I ended everything. What are you looking for me