The Bound Between Us

Chapter 206

Salma looked scared shitless, and Anastasia guessed it right on the money.

Tavon was here to ask Anastasia to donate her bone marrow to his other daughter, Sandy. They hadn’t seen each other in over twenty years, and his reason for visiting was to use Anastasia. How could Salma not feel a cold chill?

Salma was crying buckets, and Anastasia didn’t press for more.

Katelyn understood that there might be things Anastasia and Salma wouldn’t feel comfortable discussing in front of her. So, getting up, she said, “Ana, I got some stuff to handle. I’ll head out now. You and Salma have a good chat. Herman will pick you up later”

Anastasia thanked Katelyn for her understanding, saying, “Ms. Katelyn, thank you.”

“We’re all family here, no need for formalities.” Katelyn smiled and then said to Salma, “If you need any help, just holler at us. We’re family Don’t be shy There’s nothing to be embarrassed about.”

“Ah, I hate to be a bother Salma looked a bit sheepish.

With a wave, Katelyn left

a glass of water, saying, “Mom, you haven’t had anything to eat

I’m not hungry” Salma held Anastasia’s hand, clearly wanting to say something but hesitating. “Ana, that man, Tavon, he really is

he back?”

ring on Tavon’s finger, which meant he

would show up

They’re here to ask you to save Sandy” Salma’s emotions flared as she said this, her fists clenched

father, Tavon, had suddenly returned, not to make amends

probably wouldn’t even remember he had a

should’ve been angry, but strangely, she didn’t feel much of anything. Maybe it was because she never had any expectations of him as a

no

have been heartbroken when Tavon made such

Don’t worry, even if they come asking, I won’t agree. Whether Sandy is my sister or not, it’s none of my business.”

to save a half–sister she had never met before. Having just recovered from a car accident,

I owe you an apology. I misjudged him.” That’s how they ended up