The Bound Between Us

Chapter 774

Herman's voice sent Sandy and Ashley's hearts racing like they were on a roller coaster.

Hearing the commotion, Tavon turned toward the staircase, grumbling, "Pretty boy..." With the stairs blocking his view, all he could make out was a man descending, his face hidden from sight.

Sandy froze, her mind blank. In a desperate move, Ashley grabbed the ashtray from the table and smacked it over Tavon's head. Tavon staggered, stars dancing before his eyes, then hit the floor, out cold.

As Tavon collapsed, Sandy felt a mix of shock and relief wash over her. Herman strolled over from the staircase, hands in his pockets, watching the scene unfold with a calm detachment.

Ashley stood there, ashtray in hand, Tavon sprawled on the floor, and Sandy, as pale as a ghost. Just then, Sean walked in with takeout.

"Sis..." Sean's words trailed off as he took in the chaos, leaving him utterly bewildered. Ashley was trembling, Sandy was too stunned to speak, and only Herman seemed composed, observing like an outsider.

"What... what happened?" Sean demanded urgently.

Sandy quickly thought on her feet, "Dad and Mom were fighting. We tried explaining, but Dad wouldn't listen, then Mom lost it. Sean, please, get Dad to the hospital."

Sandy swiftly shifted the blame onto Ashley.

Ashley didn't argue, accepting the blame. "Your dad's been fooling around and accused me of having a lover. I won't stand for such baseless accusations."

still dazed, but now wasn't the time to dwell.

words harsh, but deep

Herman and Sandy were

trying to explain, "My parents' marriage is rocky. Dad just misunderstood. George, are you okay?

hurt. You should go to the hospital first," Herman replied. "We can do

With that, Herman left.

hailed a cab and left, neither going back to

driver asked,

the window at the city that

district to another, Herman reflected on the

saw through Ashley's attempt to send him away. He'd

made his presence known at the

daughter seemed terrified of him running into

a misunderstanding over him being a

why would it matter if

memory, not his intelligence. He was sure Tavon

go to the hospital to let Sandy relax her