The Bound Between Us

Chapter 310

Anastasia and Salma returned to their hotel room. Salma remained silent, feeling a sense of shame when faced with her daughter.

“Mom, you barely ate anything at The Regal Palate. Do you want something to eat? You can rest after you’ve had something.” Anastasia suggested, “You could go and freshen up first.”

Salma’s leg injury had healed, and she could ditch the crutches. This brought comfort to Anastasia.

Hesitantly, Salma spoke up, “Ana, I’m sorry. Your dad and I shouldn’t have lied to you. I wasn’t really sick.”

“Yeah, I know.” Anastasia responded lightly, “Mom, just eat and rest. Don’t think about anything else. We’ll go back to Riverdale when you’re ready.” For Anastasia, there was no rush. As long as she could help her mother work through this, nothing else mattered.

Anastasia’s reaction only made Sálma feel more ashamed. Clenching her fists, she said, “It’s my fault. I let your dad fool me again. They really crossed the line. I thought your dad had changed, that he genuinely accepted you. I didn’t realize they were still after you.”

don’t blame yourself. You couldn’t see his true colors twenty years ago. These people have become more cunning over the years. It’s normal that you were fooled.” Anastasia shrugged it

bear it anymore. Who could stand being lied to over and over again?

do?” She thought her mother would be devastated. After such a blow,

of the Morton family’s fortune, can you make that happen?”

looked up, stunned, “Wait, Mom, are you serious? I was just throwing words out there earlier, trying to get them to back off”

because of their wealth and power. The Morton family also looked down

Whether her mother was deep in love or engrossed in her career, she

silence, Salma pressed further, “Ana, can you do it? You’re Tavon’s daughter. You should have a claim. We could

Anastasia to refuse. “Um, I’ll consult with a lawyer

is served.”

say this made Salma feel a little better. Salma enjoyed her dinner heartily.