The Bound Between Us

Chapter 546

Ashley was always the spitfire, quick to take action. She had everything planned out long before Anastasia and Salma arrived, ready to seize the moment.

They climbed the stairs together and soon found themselves in the bedroom where Tavon lay, bedridden from a stroke. Despite his condition, Tavon looked well cared for his clothes were neat, his complexion healthy, and there was no sign of neglect. Sandy, sounding defensive, said, "Ever since Dad had the stroke, Mom's been taking care of him. You've got it all wrong about her. Dad's accident was just that—an accident. No one could've predicted it."

Tavon's stroke-stricken face lit up with emotion upon seeing Anastasia and Salma. He made muffled sounds, trying desperately to speak, and his eyes blinked rapidly.

Ashley, seething, snapped, "Tavon, you ungrateful man! I've been by your side this whole time and you've never made a peep. But here you are, all excited for these two hussies."

"Tavon," Salma murmured, her heart aching seeing him unable to speak.

Anastasia stepped forward. "Dad."

desperately to reach for Anastasia, but his stiff hand

word around," Ashley sneered. "Look, he's sick, but I've been taking good care of him. Whoever you think hurt him, if you keep causing a scene like this, I'll call the cops." "Mom, don't talk like that," Sandy, ever the peacemaker, tried to smooth things over. "Sis

that, Sandy reassured Anastasia, "You and Auntie are

someone who's being polite and reasonable. Sandy's gracious demeanor made it difficult to raise one's voice

matching Sandy's. "It's just such

"It took a lot of comforting words from

doctor say? Is

condition is severe, his muscles are starting to atrophy. At his age, his recovery is just not what it used to be. Mom's been

care of someone sick requires a lot of patience. By the way, I heard that the Morton Group is now under Sean's management, and he's doing quite well. Seems like he's got a knack for business." Anastasia was somewhat taken aback by the state of Morton Group's affairs. Knowing Sean only briefly, she could tell he was impulsive and not exactly stellar in

had help from behind

praise of Sean, Ashley puffed up with pride. "Of course my son is capable. If only Tavon had