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?”.

a loss. “Um…” She couldn’t look

with it, “Mom, have”; you thought it through? Tavon

it bluntly, if Salma went

what would her status be? A friend? Or a mistress? Salma looked at Anastasia painfully, her lips were trembling,

this, Anastasia felt heartbroken. She went over and hugged her, “Mom, I just don’t want you to get

wants you to go to Willowbrook, right? If you want to

for herself. It might be cruel, but

other, and I also want

Tavon, but also for Anastasia. If Tavon really wanted to acknowledge them as his family, that would be wonderful. If not, she wouldn’t let him hurt her daughter.

back with groceries. Pattie went to play with Salma while Herman went into the kitchen to

That night.

really couldn’t say much about it, and Anastasia was just venting. Herman gently stroked her hair, “Let things come naturally

took a deep breath, hugged his waist tightly, and closed her

Herman

The next day.

kindergarten since