Chapter 108
Anastasiaâs serious face caught Gianna off guard, and she actually answered her.
âItâs a high-end private kindergarten. The place is prime real estate and the rent is actually pretty cheap for that area.â
â1 see,â Anastasia nodded, âItâs not easy raising kids these days.â
âLiving costs in Riverdale are steep, and parents take education very seriously Spending a little extra on kindergarten isnât a big deal to them. Many are willing to shell out tens, even hundreds of thousands to secure a good schoolâ
Suddenly, Gianna realized that Anastasia had led her off topic and gave her a stern look.
But Anastasia seemed interested. Her expression seemed to say, âGo onâ
âAnastasia, are you making fun of me on purpose?â Gianna grabbed a tissue and wiped her tears.
âWerenât you upset just now?â said Anastasia.
Gianna was distracted and not as upset and angry as before.
Feeling frustrated, Gianna sighed and wiped her tears once again, choosing to remain silent.
This time Anastasia behaved very kindly and asked, âWhat are you going to do if Joey doesnât divorce you?â
âExpose his dirty laundry, Gianna said, âHe just got promoted to director, he wouldnât want a scandal. If he wants to keep his position, heâll have to give me back all the money heâs spent on that woman.â
Gianna spoke through gritted teeth.
Anastasia brought Gianna back to reality with a reality check, Think about it, a hospital directorâs position or three properties, which would you choose?â Gianna had a sudden realization. She was the only child in her family, and her familyâs properties were worth millions. There was no way Joey would give up such a big slice of the pie
âThatâs why he doesnât want to divorce me,â Gianna felt a chill down her spine, âHeâs so greedy, wanting the woman, the money, and my familyâs
properties.â
âIâm just giving you a heads up, Anastasia said, âHow you handle your eight-year marriage is up to you. Also, donât be a full-time housewife. Even if youâre financially secure, donât let your world revolve around a manâ
âYou mean I should find a lover too? Gianna asked.
Anastasia was speechless What kind of logic was that?
Before Anastasia could say anything, Gianna said, âYouâre right. If Joey can cheat, why should I put up with it? I might be older, but Iâm wealthy, I can have whatever I want. He can have his younger women, and I can have my younger men. Women my age are the most attractiveâ
âHold on Anastasia cut in, âThatâs not what I meant I meant you should have your own social circle, not find a bunch of lovers. The most important thing right now is to sort out your marriage.â
âI see Gianna finally got it, âI know what to do now. He wants my properties, but thatâs not going to happen.
âAs long as youâve made up your mind, Anastasia sighed in relief, worried that Gianna would do something impulsive, like went after some young men. She glanced at Giannaâs belly and casually asked, âHave you been to the hospital for a check-up? Itâs been eight years and youâre still not pregnant. Joeyâs mistress already has two kidsâ
She was just curious, she didnât mean to touch on sensitive subjects.
âIâve been to the hospital, Gianna said. âThe doctor said Iâm okay.â
Then it hit her. If she was okay, then maybe Joey was the problem.
She remembered suggesting Joey get checked when his mother had her do the same, but he felt it was embarrassing and didnât go.
Iâm fine, so Joey must be the problem, Gianna said.
âBut Dora already has two kids,â Anastasia pointed out.
âWhoâs to say those kids are Joeyâs, Gianna suddenly got very excited. Tim going to get a paternity test on Doraâs oldest daughter right now.â
Anastasia was speechless.
Was life really this dramatic?