The Bound Between Us

Chapter 206

Salma looked scared shitless, and Anastasia guessed it right on the money.

Tavon was here to ask Anastasia to donate her bone marrow to his other daughter, Sandy. They hadn’t seen each other in over twenty years, and his reason for visiting was to use Anastasia. How could Salma not feel a cold chill?

Salma was crying buckets, and Anastasia didn’t press for more.

Katelyn understood that there might be things Anastasia and Salma wouldn’t feel comfortable discussing in front of her. So, getting up, she said, “Ana, I got some stuff to handle. I’ll head out now. You and Salma have a good chat. Herman will pick you up later”

Anastasia thanked Katelyn for her understanding, saying, “Ms. Katelyn, thank you.”

“We’re all family here, no need for formalities.” Katelyn smiled and then said to Salma, “If you need any help, just holler at us. We’re family Don’t be shy There’s nothing to be embarrassed about.”

“Ah, I hate to be a bother Salma looked a bit sheepish.

With a wave, Katelyn left

Salma a glass of water, saying, “Mom, you haven’t had

I’m not hungry” Salma held Anastasia’s hand, clearly wanting to say something but hesitating. “Ana, that man, Tavon, he really is your father.”

is he back?”

a ring on Tavon’s finger, which meant he was married and had a family of his own.

and Tavon would

flared as she said this, her fists clenched tightly in anger. “Ana, you’re my daughter. They shouldn’t even think about hurting you. I wouldn’t let you save

finally got why Salma was so pissed off. Her long lost father, Tavon, had suddenly returned, not to make amends with Anastasia and Salma, but

wouldn’t even remember

but strangely, she didn’t feel much of anything. Maybe it was because she never had any expectations of him

no disappointments.

for Salma. She must have been heartbroken when Tavon made such a

worth it. Don’t worry, even if they come asking, I won’t agree. Whether Sandy is my sister or not, it’s none of

a half–sister she had never met before.

you an apology. I

you’ll be alone here.” Anastasia suggested, “You can steer