The Bound Between Us

Chapter 208

Anastasia was meticulously listing out expenses, looking super serious. From Salma’s pregnancy to Anastasia’s birth, the cost of baby formula, diapers, vaccines before preschool, medical expenses when sick, clothing, shoes, toys, and so on…

Anastasia then asked the waiter for a calculator to add up the listed amounts. “I can’t remember some of the expenses, so I just gave you an estimate. Don’t worry, I won’t ask for too much, I might underestimate but never overestimate. After turning three, I started preschool, then there were tuition fees, living expenses…”

‘From primary school to high school, tuition fees, tutoring fees, living expenses, study materials…”

With each item listed, Tavon’s face grew paler, and he was squirming in his seat. Even million–dollar deals hadn’t made him this uncomfortable.

Tavon tried to play the emotion card, but Anastasia hit back in kind. “I’ve calculated all these expenses, take a look. Prices weren’t high back then, so it’s about two hundred and eighty–six thousand and five hundred in total.”

Anastasia folded her hands and said gently, “Actually, it’s easy to calculate money, but some emotions can’t be calculated. When I was sick, Salma was always there for me. You can ignore a lot of things, but not the hardship and heartache.”

was filled with mixed feelings, and eventually even moved. “Ana, I really owe you and Salma an apology.”

a joint responsibility to raise

Tavon immediately took out his phone, his voice trembling. “I’ll transfer it to you now. Give me your bank account number.” Without hesitation, Anastasia handed over her phone for Tavon to make the transfer. For Tavon, a hundred and forty thousand was just a drop in the bucket. To make up for

seeing the amount, she wasn’t surprised at all and quietly transferred the excess money back. Anastasia’s move completely baffled Tavon. “Ana, this money is

I should.” Anastasia took a sip of her coffee and said, “Now that you’ve fulfilled your

process, Anastasia was very restrained and calm. She placed a hundred–dollar bill on the table and said,

“Ana, your sister Sandy is sick. Can you help her? I know you’re a good

are you confused? I remember Salma only has one child, me. Where did I

his money meant accepting him as her father and

third of my estate. You, your brother, and your sister can split it evenly. Let’s live in harmony as a family and give me a chance

at Tavon coldly and smiled. “If your daughter Sandy wasn’t sick, would you remember me and Salma? Did your son do a bone marrow match? Is he not suitable? Even if Salma didn’t marry you, I’m still your daughter. If it comes to dividing the estate, I have the right to fight for

match and could be