In Chapter 49 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 49 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.
Joey's full attention was on the baby in Dora's belly, he didn’t have the time to argue with Gianna.
"Gianna, you better leave now, don't make a fool of yourself here."
Those words only stoked Gianna's rage. "You cheated on me, knocked up another woman, and I'm the one who should be embarrassed? Eight years of marriage, Joey, did you do me right? Are you even human?"
In the public sphere, Gianna and Dora started arguing, immediately drawing a crowd.
People started pointing fingers at Dora, while others criticized Gianna for being too domineering, considering Dora was carrying a baby.
Hearing some support, Dora smugly retorted, "Gianna, you've been with Joey for eight years and haven't popped out a single baby. You can't have kids and now you're trying to deprive Joey of having any? Joey's been over you for a while now. You better divorce him now and stop wasting time."
Even Anastasia was taken aback by Dora's audacity.
In this day and age, a homewrecker dared to be so arrogant?
Being unable to have kids was Gianna's pain. Seeing Dora pregnant, she lost her cool once again.
Joey kept silent at this point. Gianna grabbed her bag and flung it at Dora.
"I'll make you pay for being a homewrecker!"
Joey stepped in front of Dora, grabbed Gianna, and scolded, "Are you trying to make a scene here and embarrass me?"
"I've gone mad, and it's all because of you two!"
Gianna continued to attack Dora and argue with Joey. Joey became angry and slapped Gianna, causing her to lose balance and fall to the ground.
"Look at yourself, you're acting like a shrew."
Gianna fell silent, unable to believe her husband would treat her this way.
"You hit me for her? Joey, you'll regret this."
Seeing Gianna get slapped, Dora felt a tinge of satisfaction, but she put on a pained expression, hugging Joey and crying, "Joey, my stomach hurts."
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