The Bound Between Us

Chapter 291

When Anastasia got off work and walked into her community, she didn’t notice anything out of the ordinary. She waved at the security guard at the entrance before making her way down the community path by herself.

Her phone rang. It was a call from her mom in Willowbrook.

Anastasia was just about to answer it when she noticed a shadow on the ground. Before she could react, someone covered her mouth from behind. Anastasia was scared out of her wits and struggled, but a man’s hand held her tight, immobilizing her. Soon, she gradually lost consciousness, and her phone slipped out of her

hand.

A cloth covering her mouth was soaked in ether, causing her to pass out.

After Anastasia fainted, the man quickly carried her into a car parked nearby, picking up her fallen phone in the process.

That man was Harmon.

After causing trouble at the bar, Harmon had been locked up for a few days. He was not willing to let it go, blaming all the problems on Anastasia.

He had sneaked into the community earlier and was waiting for her. He knew there were no surveillance cameras around.

dumped Anastasia in the back seat, covered her with a sheet, and then drove out of the community. The security guard at the entrance didn’t see any of this. He

called several times but no one answered. She glanced at Tavon next

Salma arrived in Willowbrook, she had been staying in a hotel. Tavon was with her whenever he had time. Ashley was always urging him to trick Anastasia into coming over, as Sandy’s

but he managed to smile and said, “It’s alright. Ana’s job is stressful. It’s good if she sleeps early. You should go to bed early too, Salma. Call Ana tomorrow. The elders of the Morton

We’d need

How about this, you pretend to be sick tomorrow, call Ana and trick her into coming. Once she acknowledges me as her dad, I’ll throw

really wanted to acknowledge Anastasia and was willing to introduce her to all his friends and family. “I’ll think about it.” Sálma said, “I hope you two can reconcile too.”

expect rekindling any old feelings with Tavon; she just hoped

i

given so much over the years. Once Ana formally becomes a member of my family, I’ll bring you back to the Morton family as her biological mother. I’ll take care of you for the rest of your life.”

family nor expect you to

discuss that later. You bring Ana here tomorrow since some elders of the family want to meet her in the evening. They really care about etiquette. If Ana doesn’t show up, they may be

a moment before

didn’t want Anastasia to upset the family elders even before returning to the Morton family. That would make it harder to get along in the future.

Salma agree, Tavon left