In Chapter 431 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 431 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.
Julie moved swiftly, heading to the countryside the very night Grannie Anita arrived there.
Grannie Anita was seated in the garden of her countryside home, wiping tears from her eyes, and her two best friends were consoling her.
Crying and cursing, Grannie Anita exclaimed, “My granddaughter-in-law is such a disgrace. She’s bewitched my grandson, Herman. You both know how obedient he used to be. Now I’ve been banished to the countryside. Isn’t it all her doing?”
Her two friends, both in their late seventies, were well-known gossipmongers in the village, always in-the-know about everyone’s business. For example, a daughter-in-law was arguing with her mother-in-law, or spending excessively on online shopping, or not having children after years of marriage, or a man was involved with the local widow...
These petty issues were blown out of proportion, making the village a hotbed of gossip every day.
The village square was the gossip hub. As long as it wasn’t raining, it was filled with the village’s elderly, discussing the latest scandals.
The two grannies consoled Grannie Anita, saying, “Don’t let your anger get the best of you. You have to take care of your health, otherwise, you’re just letting your granddaughter-in-law win. We’ve lived for so long. We won’t be manipulated by a young girl.”
“Indeed, just stay here for a few days. We’ll help you come up with a solution. We can’t let a young girl turn everything upside down.”
“You said the child isn’t your grandson’s, right? We can just wait until the child is born and have a paternity test done.”
Grannie Anita retorted angrily, “How can a bastard be born into the Salstrom family? If I die, I wouldn’t be able to face our ancestors.”
Just as Grannie Anita finished, car lights shone into the yard. Soon, Julie’s voice echoed, “Grannie, I’m here to see you.” Julie cheerfully called out from outside the yard, holding a bag of groceries.
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