The Bound Between Us

Chapter 276

Anastasia always had a knack for seeing right through things. Salma offered a slightly awkward smile, “He came to see me once.”

This wasn’t surprising to Anastasia. While tying her apron to cook, she asked, “What did he want this time?”

“Your dad said there’s a good day next month he picked. He hopes you could go home.” Salma, leaning on her cane at the kitchen entrance, carefully observed Anastasia’s face as she spoke. She looked cautious, like a kid caught red-handed by adults.

Anastasia sighed internally, “And how did you respond?”

Seeing Anastasia’s lack of strong reaction, her mom felt slightly relieved, “I told him we’d discuss when you get back.”

Anastasia cut to the chase, “Did he say anything about his plans for you?”

This question left Salma speechless. Tavon had been talking about compensation, but there was nothing substantial. Even the house and share transfers were for Anastasia. Salma really had nothing.

Salma gave an awkward chuckle, “He just wants you back home, and nothing else matters. He said he wants you to help manage the vineyard, and even promised a higher-paying job for your husband.”

up, “Mom, did you promise

“Um…” She couldn’t look Anastasia in

it, “Mom, have”; you thought it through? Tavon has

Salma went

would her status be? A friend? Or a mistress? Salma looked at Anastasia painfully, her lips were trembling, but she couldn’t utter

like this, Anastasia felt heartbroken. She went over and hugged her, “Mom,

to Willowbrook, right? If you want to go, then go.”

her. Some things, she needed to see for herself. It

and I

also for Anastasia. If Tavon really wanted to acknowledge them as his family, that would be wonderful. If not, she wouldn’t let him hurt her daughter. Salma didn’t say anything else.

Pattie came back with groceries. Pattie went to play with Salma

That night.

it, and Anastasia was just venting. Herman gently stroked her hair, “Let things come naturally and accept it since

and closed her eyes, “I’m tired. I need to

goodnight.” Herman said.