The Bond Between Us (Anastasia and Herman) novel Chapter 1085

Monica made quick work of her sweet potato, while Anastasia just lingered, holding hers and staring off into space.

Monica nudged her. “Ana, why aren’t you eating? It’s so sweet and fluffy—just like the ones we used to have back in school.”

Anastasia blinked, returning from her thoughts, and gave a small smile. “I’m stuffed. I went overboard earlier and now I can’t eat another bite.”

“Well, if you’re not having it, I will,” Monica said, zero hesitation. She took the sweet potato from Anastasia, peeled it, and started eating.

“How do you always have room for more?” Anastasia teased with a laugh. “Watch out, you’ll have to live at the gym again tomorrow.”

There’s really no secret to staying in shape—just eat less and move more.

“I’ll worry about that after I eat,” Monica said, polishing off the rest. “Ana, can you give me a ride home?”

“Sure,” Anastasia replied. “Your place or your parents’ house?”

“My parents’,” Monica said, her tone a little softer. “I used to always dream of getting away from them, living my own life. But now, all I want is to be close. Ana, I saw gray hair on my dad the other day. They’re really getting old. They need us, you know?”

You always think your parents getting old is something far off. Then, suddenly, it’s here.

Anastasia’s mind drifted to Tavon’s call from earlier. Something about his voice had been off. He hadn’t been back to Riverdale in months, which just wasn’t like him.

After dropping Monica off, Anastasia sat in her car a moment, then dialed Tavon’s number.

No answer. That only made her worry more.

Willowbrook.

The Morton family.

Tavon wandered around town all day before finally heading home and sinking into the couch. He sat there, motionless, for what felt like forever.

The house felt empty, drained of life.

“Dad, you’re back. Why’re you just sitting out here? Aren’t you going to bed?” Sean’s voice drifted down from the stairs.

Tavon straightened up, patting the seat next to him. “You’re home. Come here, son. Let’s have a chat.”

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