The Bond Between Us ( Anastasia and Herman) novel Chapter 1161

As soon as word got out about the mistress, Juliana couldn’t hold herself back.

She wiped her tears away and said, “Let’s go, Layna. Take me there.”

“Mom, you can’t go looking like this,” Layna said, grabbing her arm. “If you show up all upset, you’ll look like you’ve already lost. You’re Uncle Scott’s wife. The woman outside is just a side piece. Walk in there like you own the place.”

Layna was frustrated—sometimes it felt like she had more backbone than her mom.

Juliana blinked, lost for a second. “You’re right. I can’t let that woman look down on me. I’ll change first.”

She went upstairs, took a long shower, and slipped into a bold red dress. Her makeup was flawless, every detail in place.

She might lose her husband, but she wasn’t about to lose her pride.

Once she was put together, Juliana drove with Layna, following her directions to the apartment complex where Sandy was living.

Something about the place nagged at Juliana. Then it hit her—this was one of Scott’s secret properties.

So this was where he stashed his mistress.

Juliana’s blood boiled. She stormed up the stairs, but stopped Layna from following. She wanted to protect her daughter from whatever ugly scene might happen.

At the door, Juliana jabbed the doorbell, her face set, ready for a fight.

But the door swung open to reveal Mrs. Goad.

Juliana stared, stunned. “Mom? What are you doing here?”

“This is my son’s apartment. Why can’t I be here?” Mrs. Goad looked just as surprised to see Juliana. Her face darkened, instantly on guard. “What do you want? Get out.”

She tried to slam the door in Juliana’s face.

Juliana hesitated, wondering if she’d gotten it wrong. But then a familiar voice floated down from inside.

“Auntie, those buns you made are delicious…” Sandy came downstairs, wearing slippers and a loose house dress.

Mrs. Goad shoved her away, furious. “You’re crazy! What right do you have to make a scene here? Sandy’s carrying the Stranz family’s baby. And you? You married in and can’t even give us an egg, and now you want half of our money? Keep dreaming. Not a dime of Stranz money will ever be yours.”

“Scott cheated on me—why shouldn’t I get what I deserve? And you still defend her? You’re the crazy one! You know why I can’t have kids—it’s because you made the doctors take my uterus! You’re the one who ruined my life!” Juliana yelled. “And you, Sandy, you’re shameless. I trusted you, and this is what you do?”

Juliana glared daggers at Sandy, thinking of the marks she’d once noticed on her, remembering how Sandy used to brag about her wild boyfriend. Now, the memories made her sick—she wanted to tear Sandy apart.

She’d been so clueless, letting Sandy parade her affair right under her nose, even asking for advice on saving her marriage.

She couldn’t believe how stupid she’d been.

Finally, Sandy spoke up. “Juliana, I’m sorry. I couldn’t help it. Wesley’s just been so good to me.”

Couldn’t help it? Seriously?

“I’ll kill you!”

Juliana lost it, grabbing a fruit knife from the table and lunging at Sandy.