The Bond Between Us novel Chapter 318

Salma had anticipated that Ashley would show up.

Looking at the furious Ashley, Salma feigned surprise. She glanced at Tavon and said, "It was Tavon who brought me here. Don't you know that he bought a house for Ana? We're here to get furniture for Ana's new place."

Salma's words successfully added fuel to the fire, effectively deflecting Ashley's anger. Ashley immediately lashed out at Tavon, "What? Are you planning to have another family? That house was supposed to be for Sandy. How could you really give it to that brat? You're buying furniture and millions worth of jewelry, Tavon, is this how you treat me?"

Ashley got angry and started saying whatever was on her mind. Tavon's face darkened, but he couldn't silence Ashley with his glare.

Ashley's outburst attracted the curious glances of both the furniture store's salesperson and the customers who were shopping for furniture.

Tavon could only try to calm her down, "Go home, why are you making a scene here?"

Feigning ignorance, Salma asked, "Tavon, what did Ashley mean by that? Isn't the house for Ana?"

"It's for Ana. Don't listen to Ashley's nonsense." Tavon was in a tricky situation, unable to appease either woman. To keep Salma and Ana, he had to lie, "Pick any furniture you like here."

"Tavon," Ashley tugged at Tavon and said in frustration. "I'm your wife. If you spend a penny on Salma, I'll divorce you right away."

Salma, feigning hurt, said, "When I met Tavon, you weren't in the picture. You interfered in our relationship, caused him to be separated from us. He left me and our daughter behind. Now he is trying to make up for it, and you can't stand it. Who should I seek justice from for the past twenty years I've raised our daughter alone?"

Salma was a master of passive aggression, drawing Tavon into the argument.

Ashley, originally seen as the victim, was now perceived as the home-wrecker, making the gossip even juicier.

Tavon was also surprised at how organized Salma's thoughts had become and that she was arguing with Ashley. Not only Tavon, but even Anastasia, waiting outside the store, was taken aback.

Anastasia, Flynn, and Dailey were following behind, each holding a cup of smoothie, watching the drama unfold through the glass doors of the furniture store.

Flynn asked, "Shouldn't you step in when your mom is getting bullied?"

Anastasia calmly replied, "I'm her daughter. If I step in, it'll change the dynamics. Let mom vent for a bit."

Dailey took a sip of his smoothie and said, "This is pretty good."

Anastasia directed, "You two, go inside and support my mom from the crowd."

Flynn immediately understood, "We need to sway public opinion."

They couldn't let Salma be slandered. Dailey's skills would be useful if needed.