Chapter 542

Tying a man down most effectively means making sure he's got nowhere else to go.

Ashley was still legally Tavon's wife, and with Tavon laid up with a stroke, everything that belonged to the Morton family was within her and their children's grasp.

Suddenly, Anastasia's thoughts drifted to Joey's paralysis. After Joey was paralyzed, it was only natural for Gianna to escape his clutches and claim all his assets as her own. Hearing about Tavon's stroke, Anastasia couldn't help but suspect foul play in Joey's condition.

But none of that mattered now. Joey had thrown acid at Gianna, committing a vicious assault, and as a paralyzed man, his life was effectively over.

Anastasia spoke on the phone, "Mom, don't panic. I'm coming to Willowbrook tomorrow. Just hold off on doing anything rash."

"Okay, I know," Salma replied. "I'm back at the hotel now. Hurry up, will you? I'm at my wit's end here."

"Will do."

hanging up, Anastasia texted Herman. She couldn't take Pattie with her to

feeling like a solitary widower with his wife gone and his sons never

he looked up, surprised to see

quickly, "Herman, you're back. Are you hungry?

softening at the sight of Feiman. "Dad,

"Yes."

concern caught Feiman off

have a proper wedding, and we didn't tell you. I'm planning to have a real wedding

wedding, and he didn't treasure it. I never imagined Julie would be the death of your grandmother. My eyes aren't what they used to be. I can't judge people well anymore. Today, I saw the bracelet on Anastasia's wrist. That's a Salstrom family heirloom your mother gave her, meant for the daughter-in-law. She's accepted

objections, I'll set

looked at Herman solemnly, "Think it through, Herman. Anastasia's miscarriage took a toll on her. The doctors said she couldn't get pregnant again. A marriage without children to bind it

them together, that would be my fault, my

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