The Bound Between Us (Anastasia and Herman) novel Chapter 206

Chapter 206 

Salma looked scared shitless, and Anastasia guessed it right on the money. 

Tavon was here to ask Anastasia to donate her bone marrow to his other daughter, Sandy. They hadn’t seen each other in over twenty years, and his reason for visiting was to use Anastasia. How could Salma not feel a cold chill? 

Salma was crying buckets, and Anastasia didn’t press for more. 

Katelyn understood that there might be things Anastasia and Salma wouldn’t feel comfortable discussing in front of her. So, getting up, she said, “Ana, I got some stuff to handle. I’ll head out now. You and Salma have a good chat. Herman will pick you up later” 

Anastasia thanked Katelyn for her understanding, saying, “Ms. Katelyn, thank you.” 

“We’re all family here, no need for formalities.” Katelyn smiled and then said to Salma, “If you need any help, just holler at us. We’re family Don’t be shy There’s nothing to be embarrassed about.” 

“Ah, I hate to be a bother Salma looked a bit sheepish. 

With a wave, Katelyn left 

Just Anastasia and Salma were left in the house. Anastasia poured Salma a glass of water, saying, “Mom, you haven’t had anything to eat right? I’ll fix you something.” 

“Don’t trouble yourself. I’m not hungry” Salma held Anastasia’s hand, clearly wanting to say something but hesitating. “Ana, that man, Tavon, he really is your father.” 

“Why is he back?” Anastasia asked. 

Anastasia had noticed a ring on Tavon’s finger, which meant he was married and had a family of his own. 

Salma knew she couldn’t keep the truth hidden. Ashley and Tavon would show up sooner or later. So, she spilled the beans. 

“Tavor’s daughter, Sandy, is sick and needs a bone marrow transplant. They’re here to ask you to save Sandy” Salma’s emotions flared as she said this, her fists clenched tightly in anger. “Ana, you’re my daughter. They shouldn’t even think about hurting you. I wouldn’t let you save Sandy” 

Anastasia finally got why Salma was so pissed off. Her long lost father, Tavon, had suddenly returned, not to make amends with Anastasia and Salma, but to use Anastasia’s bone marrow 

If it wasn’t for Sandy’s illness, Tavon probably wouldn’t even remember he had a daughter named Anastasia. 

Anastasia should’ve been angry, but strangely, she didn’t feel much of anything. Maybe it was because she never had any expectations of him as a father in the first place. 

No expectations, no disappointments. 

All Anastasia felt was sympathy for Salma. She must have been heartbroken when Tavon made such a shameless request. 

Anastasia hugged Salma, saying, “Mom, don’t waste your tears on someone not worth it. Don’t worry, even if they come asking, I won’t agree. Whether Sandy is my sister or not, it’s none of my business.” 

Anastasia wasn’t so noble as to save a half–sister she had never met before. Having just recovered from a car accident, she valued her life. 

Selma’s eyes welled up with tears, and she sighed. “Ana, I owe you an apology. I misjudged him.” That’s how they ended up with a deadbeat dad like Tavon. 

“Mom, why don’t you consider moving in with me? If Tavon comes knocking again, you’ll be alone here.” Anastasia suggested, “You can steer clear of him at my place” 

“We’ll see Salma didn’t seem keen on the idea. She added, “Last time, Tavon’s wife Ashley found Harmony Meadows, but she probably doesn’t know the exact address. Ana, you mustn’t agree to their request”