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,

not hungry” Salma held Anastasia’s hand, clearly wanting to say something but hesitating.

is he back?”

noticed a ring on Tavon’s finger, which meant he

keep the truth hidden. Ashley and Tavon would show up sooner or later. So, she spilled

bone marrow transplant. They’re here to ask you to save Sandy” Salma’s emotions flared as she said this, her fists clenched tightly in

had suddenly

Tavon probably wouldn’t

been angry, but strangely, she didn’t feel much of anything. Maybe it was because she never had any expectations of him as a father in the first

no disappointments.

must have

Salma, saying, “Mom, don’t waste your tears on someone not 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

half–sister she had never met

welled up with tears, and she sighed. “Ana, I owe you an apology.

consider moving in with me? If Tavon comes knocking again, you’ll be alone here.”