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.

van. He 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 was snoring in his booth.

one answered. She glanced at Tavon next to her and said, “Ana must be

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

upset, 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.

“Ana’s very busy. We’d need

this, you pretend to be sick tomorrow, call Ana and trick her into coming. Once she acknowledges me as her dad, I’ll throw a welcome party for Ana and let

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

any old feelings with Tavon; she just hoped Anastasia could return to the

i

Salma’s hand tightly and promised, “Salma, you’ve given so much over the years. Once Ana formally becomes a member of my family, I’ll bring you back to the

Morton family nor expect you to do anything. Just be

since some elders of the family want to meet her in the evening. They

for a moment

the Morton family.

agree, Tavon left satisfied.