The Bound Between Us

Chapter 317

Flynn looked like he’d swallowed a fly. He stuttered, “A…Ana, you…you…”

“What’s the matter, Flynn? Catching the stutter virus from Clyde?” Anastasia teased, Get your tongue straight.”

Flynn made up his mind and said, “You’re cheating on my brother, making him a cuckold, this is… this is too much.”

“Too much what?”

A voice suddenly echoed from behind. Turning his head, Flynn saw Herman. He was both surprised and relieved, “Oh, brother, it’s you! I thought she was cheating on you!”

Anastasia and Herman both rolled their eyes.

Herman slapped Flynn on the back of his head, “I think you’re itching for a trip to the Wild West.”

Anastasia picked up the breakfast, “I’m going next door to see my mom, you two brothers chat.”

Flynn waved her off, “Take care. Don’t take my words to heart.”

Anastasia didn’t respond. She didn’t bear grudges with Flynn.

After Anastasia left, Herman sat down for breakfast, “What’s the situation now?”

Anastasia hadn’t mentioned Ashley’s scheme to Herman. Flynn blurted out everything in one go. “Anastasia’s stepmother is pure venom. They hired someone to kidnap sister-in-law last night. And they even tried to extract her bone marrow for their own daughter. It’s beyond outrageous. You must stand up for her.”

Hearing this, Herman felt a pang of guilt and distress. No wonder Anastasia had been startled last night when he’d snuck home. Herman asked gravely, “Did you get any evidence?”

“I even recorded a video.” Flynn pulled out his phone, played the video and showed it to Herman, “HD quality, irrefutable proof.”

Hearing Ashley’s plot against Anastasia in the video, a sharp look flashed in Herman’s eyes. He reflected, “Your sister-in-law might have other plans.”

Anastasia hadn’t called the police and kept the evidence secret; she must have something up her sleeve.

Flynn asked, “So what should we do next? Should we reveal our identity as the Salstrom family? I bet the Mortons would think twice before messing with her.”

Anastasia’s lead. Dailey is living next door; he’s responsible for her safety. I have an appointment with Christia from PowerSurge Inc. I’ll

didn’t take Flynn’s advice; Anastasia’s opinion was primary in this

the next room to see Salma. Seeing Salma busy applying makeup in front of the mirror, she was curious.

was rare for her to see her mother putting on makeup.

father called me early in the morning to watch a movie.” Salma was full of energy, “Ana, your mother was fooled so many times before. This time, I won’t be foolish. Tavon owes us, and I will make him

was Queen

to stop her. She leaned on the

that way.” Salma applied lipstick and asked, “Ana, do

though she used to be pretty, her skin had deteriorated, and makeup didn’t have much of an effect. For years, Salma had been doing labor-intensive work, her body was overworked, and her figure

to recall a younger Salma from her memory, but it was blurred. To make Salma happy, Anastasia could only

with my hair, Ana? Curl it a little, like big waves. That would look

“Sure.”

a curling iron to style Salma’s hair. With a

called. Anastasia said, “Mom, have some breakfast before you

these meals.” Salma had decided, after so many years of hardship, it was time for Tavon

the previous night’s incident. She personally walked her mother out of

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a suit, and driving a million-dollar Mercedes, looking like he was ready for a date. Anastasia

favorite actor.” Salma got into the car, “I don’t want to watch a movie anymore. The weather is getting chilly; let’s go shopping for some clothes.”

had never asked him to buy anything

it earlier. I should have taken you

anything. However, Salma proved him wrong. She went on a full-blown shopping spree,

She only picked the expensive ones. As long as it hurt Tavon’s pocket, it was fine. After buying clothes, Salma entered

shopping; one for herself and one for Anastasia.

through the city with Salma, flaunting their luxurious jewelry purchases, Ashley quickly received an anonymous tip-off. She too was

was instantly incensed and called Tavon. Tavon didn’t dare

little charade but pretended not to. Then she casually mentioned, “Tavon, I find the air in Willowbrook very pleasant, and it’s a great place to live. Where is that house you said you bought for Ana? I have some free time today, and it would be a good opportunity to go see it

furniture.”

and Ana planning to settle down in