In Chapter 109 of The Bond Between Us novel, the narrative takes a riveting turn, plunging readers deeper into the intricacies of Anastasia and Herman's evolving relationship. As the couple grapples with the shocking revelation of their shared past, the town of Riverdale becomes a backdrop for both confrontations and moments of quiet introspection.
Chapter 109 opens with Anastasia attempting to piece together the fragments of her forgotten memories, haunted by the striking resemblance of their daughter to a past she never knew she had. The quaint charm of Riverdale transforms into a landscape of uncertainty as Herman, determined to unearth the truth, confronts Anastasia with questions that demand answers.
Gianna wasn't crying anymore, nor was she feeling down anymore.
She was all spruced up, dabbed away her tears with the mirror in Anastasia's car, fixed her makeup, and became the glamorous Gianna again.
There was no trace of the previous desolation and helplessness.
"Anastasia, thanks a lot for today. I'll treat you to a big meal once I've sorted this out." Gianna said and got out of the car, looking like she had a big fish to fry.
Gianna was the kind of princess who'd been pampered since childhood, and she was quite a tough cookie. How could she just swallow the bitter pill?
Anastasia waved her off: "I'll be waiting for that meal."
Watching Gianna leave, Anastasia drove back to the complex to pick up Salma.
She gave Salma a call, and ten minutes later, Salma came out of the complex.
"Mom, over here." Anastasia waved at Salma.
Seeing Anastasia, Salma walked towards the car: "Ana, weren't you at work? Why are you off so early?"
"You mentioned there's something delicious this morning, I wanted to try." Anastasia didn't tell Salma she got fired.
Salma chuckled: "Alright, let's go home now, I'll cook for you. Don't rush back later, let's shop for ingredients first."
Anastasia started the car and asked, "The old market again?"
"Yep." Salma replied, "It's cheaper there."
It'd been a while since they had eaten together. They shopped for ingredients at the market.
Salma with groceries in hand, went into the kitchen and said, "Ana, call my son-in-law and invite him for dinner."
"He's busy. He told me earlier that he has some social gatherings and won't be coming home for dinner," Anastasia said as she began cooking.
"My son-in-law is really busy, he needs to take care of his health." Salma said, "Take some food back later, so my son-in-law can eat something decent."
Thinking about their wild scene earlier in the morning, Anastasia couldn't help but smile: "Yes, he should eat something good to keep fit."
Salma didn't know what Anastasia was thinking, she started cooking.
They chatted while cooking, and the topic turned to Gianna.
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