The Bound Between Us

Chapter 554

Anastasia took the reins and immediately whisked Tavon off to the hospital for a thorough checkup. The rumors were true: Tavon had suffered a stroke due to a heart attack. The stroke was severe, and his chances of recovery seemed slim. As Tavon lay in the hospital bed, tears welled up in his eyes. Being a robust man in his early fifties, the thought of spending the rest of his days bedridden was unbearable.

His son-in-law, Herman, tried to reassure him. "Let's get you back to the Big Apple to see a specialist I know. There's a miracle worker there, and I'll do my best to get him to take a look at you."

Hearing this, Tavon's eyes filled with tears again, and he made a muffled sound of gratitude. That's my dependable son-in-law, he thought.

Tavon had no idea how Herman and Anastasia had patched things up, but seeing them together filled him with hope. Anastasia sat beside him and gently said, "Dad, I need to ask you some questions. Blink once for yes, and don't blink for no." Tavon blinked to show he understood.

"Was it an accident, or did someone do this to you? Blink if someone did."

Tavon was unsure. At first, he didn't blink, but then he did.

frowned. "Someone did

Tavon blinked again.

not sure what

occurred. He remembered coming home from a social event, working in his study, and suddenly feeling a sharp pain in his chest. He passed out and woke up in the

from his wife Ashley, and their relationship was strained. His daughter Sandy had been dutiful, bringing him herbal teas in the evenings, and his son Sean seemed as respectful as ever. Even after his stroke, Ashley had cared for him without

no clear answers, Anastasia

focus on finding a doctor to treat your father first. We can figure the rest

Anastasia and her party took Tavon back to Riverdale, checking him into the finest hospital in town. Herman had called in a favor from a renowned healer named James, whose family had a legacy of medical miracles. They said he could

was elusive, and many powerful families sought his services without success. Thanks to

James said, "It's not completely hopeless, but it's risky. Traditional acupuncture might give him a chance