The Bound Between Us

Chapter 276

Anastasia always had a knack for seeing right through things. Salma offered a slightly awkward smile, “He came to see me once.”

This wasn’t surprising to Anastasia. While tying her apron to cook, she asked, “What did he want this time?”

“Your dad said there’s a good day next month he picked. He hopes you could go home.” Salma, leaning on her cane at the kitchen entrance, carefully observed Anastasia’s face as she spoke. She looked cautious, like a kid caught red-handed by adults.

Anastasia sighed internally, “And how did you respond?”

Seeing Anastasia’s lack of strong reaction, her mom felt slightly relieved, “I told him we’d discuss when you get back.”

Anastasia cut to the chase, “Did he say anything about his plans for you?”

This question left Salma speechless. Tavon had been talking about compensation, but there was nothing substantial. Even the house and share transfers were for Anastasia. Salma really had nothing.

Salma gave an awkward chuckle, “He just wants you back home, and nothing else matters. He said he wants you to help manage the vineyard, and even promised a higher-paying job for your husband.”

Anastasia stood up, “Mom, did you promise him anything else?”.

at a loss. “Um…” She couldn’t look Anastasia in the eyes

“Mom, have”; you thought it through?

went

at Anastasia painfully, her lips were trembling, but she couldn’t utter a word, just awkwardly gripping

hugged her, “Mom, I just don’t want you to get hurt. We

be happy. Tavon wants you to go to Willowbrook, right? If you

things, she needed to see for herself. It might be cruel, but it was better than having

and I

to acknowledge them as his family, that would be wonderful. If not, she wouldn’t let

Pattie came back with groceries. Pattie went to play with Salma while Herman

That night.

they lay in bed, Anastasia snuggled up to Herman and talked about her mom. Herman really couldn’t say much about it, and Anastasia was just venting.

deep breath, hugged his waist tightly, and closed her eyes, “I’m tired. I need to

goodnight.” Herman

The next day.

walked Pattie to kindergarten since