The Bound Between Us

Chapter 718

It seemed like his son was laying down the law now. Feiman found himself in a bit of a bind. If sweet-talking her back home had been an option, he'd have done it ages ago.

And no way was he dragging Anastasia into this. Katelyn mustn't find out that he and Herman had cooked up a plan to get her to move back to Salstrom Manor. It would just break her heart. Feiman needed to handle this on the down-low. After mulling it over, he hit upon an idea-he'd pretend to be sick.

Taking a leaf out of Tavon's book, since Tavon had a stroke and Salma took him in to care for him, Feiman decided to fake a medical emergency. The next day, he whipped up a bogus medical report and fibbed to Katelyn, saying he had cancer and was running out of time. He told her he wanted to spend his last days with her by his side.

Katelyn, hearing the news, rushed back to Salstrom Manor, clearly upset.

"Feiman, Feiman," she called as she hurried upstairs.

Feiman, hearing her approach, quickly lay down, feigning illness. As Katelyn entered, he put on a weak act, "Katelyn, you're back."

"Is it true? Do you really have cancer? Did you get checked?" Katelyn asked, worry etched on her face.

Feiman nodded, "I went to three different hospitals, and they all said the same thing. I don't have much time left. I just want to spend my last days with you. Please, don't tell the boys. It's terminal. Telling them will only break everyone's heart."

"How could this happen? You seemed fine before. Didn't you go for regular check-ups?" Katelyn's voice was shaky with emotion. "Did the doctor really say there's no hope? I should call Dr. James and have him take a look."

"No need to trouble anyone. If Herman and Flynn find out..." Feiman said convincingly, "I don't want them to worry. Having you back here is enough for me."

report, believed him. She didn't tell Herman and

have Katelyn back was something she couldn't refuse. So, she moved back

Katelyn didn't spill the real reason, only vaguely mentioned wanting to live at Salstrom Manor again. Anastasia was puzzled,

on with Mom? She seemed so attached to Emmie and Nancy. Why did she move back to Salstrom Manor?"

to do with this? Did you give your dad some

pulling Anastasia closer to shift gears, "Did Collin say something silly to you? He came clean to me after sobering up." "Don't worry,

didn't mind her past, so why should she

sighed, "Anastasia, I didn't tell you before because I didn't think

having a fling isn't surprising. But seriously, you don't

then had left him feeling as if he were

remember. I had too much to drink, and it was so long ago. Let's just leave

soft hum, "I know what you're thinking. You're just saying that so

the topic, "I'm going on a business

Anastasia asked, resting her

Once I'm done with work, we can stay a few

too far," Anastasia felt torn about leaving their three kids,

sentiment and said, "Alright, I'll come