The Bound Between Us

Chapter 790

"Ana, what brings you here? Where's your mom?" Tavon's face lit up as he propped himself up in bed, grinning widely. Anastasia's presence was like a breath of fresh air; before she arrived, Tavon had been moping around, his face clouded with gloom.

"Mom mentioned you were in the hospital, so I thought I'd swing by," Anastasia replied, keeping her true intentions under wraps. Tavon's hospitalization was the perfect excuse for her visit.

"Hey, sis," Sandy greeted with a smile.

Anastasia barely glanced at Sandy and said, "I got this. You can take care of other things." Her commanding presence was undeniable, and Sandy instinctively put her bowl down, nodding. "Alright."

Sandy was relieved to leave; she felt uncomfortable around Anastasia. With Herman off in Riverdale and Anastasia suddenly in Willowbrook, Sandy's mind was in a whirl. She needed to call Sean and get the lowdown on Herman's situation.

Once Sandy left, Anastasia settled into a chair, eyeing Tavon. "Did you really get into it with Ashley?"

"More like I got ambushed," Tavon grumbled, anger simmering. "Caught her sneaking around with some guy. Even when I confronted her, she wouldn't admit it, but I saw him."

"Got played, huh?" Anastasia teased. "Always on guard, and look where it got you."

Tavon rolled his eyes. "Are you here to visit or just to mock me?"

"Just dropping by," Anastasia shrugged. "You look pretty lively; maybe you should get out of that hospital bed."

have other business in Willowbrook?" Tavon grumbled. "Your old man's in this state, and you just happen to

me about this guy Ashley's seeing. Is he handsome? Younger? More interesting?" Anastasia poked

"Might as well not

Her words hit home.

chuckled. "Should I head

to leave, only to turn

Another sore spot.

face darkened. "Sandy even helped cover it up. I saw the guy but didn't get a good look before I got clocked. That woman's ruthless. Never knew

rubbed it in. "Didn't you almost end up there last time with

Tavon quickly changed the subject. "I've got meds at three, Ana.

back her laughter. "Sure, just

almost let slip. Tavon had forgiven Sandy, she was his daughter after all, and decided

Anastasia, but as long as she didn't call him

seriously, "Where did Sandy's

why do you

Anastasia shrugged. "Wanted to see what

stayed over at