The Bound Between Us (Anastasia and Herman) novel Chapter 208

Chapter 208 

Anastasia was meticulously listing out expenses, looking super serious. From Salma’s pregnancy to Anastasia’s birth, the cost of baby formula, diapers, vaccines before preschool, medical expenses when sick, clothing, shoes, toys, and so on… 

Anastasia then asked the waiter for a calculator to add up the listed amounts. “I can’t remember some of the expenses, so I just gave you an estimate. Don’t worry, I won’t ask for too much, I might underestimate but never overestimate. After turning three, I started preschool, then there were tuition fees, living expenses…” 

‘From primary school to high school, tuition fees, tutoring fees, living expenses, study materials…” 

With each item listed, Tavon’s face grew paler, and he was squirming in his seat. Even million–dollar deals hadn’t made him this uncomfortable. 

Tavon tried to play the emotion card, but Anastasia hit back in kind. “I’ve calculated all these expenses, take a look. Prices weren’t high back then, so it’s about two hundred and eighty–six thousand and five hundred in total.” 

Anastasia folded her hands and said gently, “Actually, it’s easy to calculate money, but some emotions can’t be calculated. When I was sick, Salma was always there for me. You can ignore a lot of things, but not the hardship and heartache.” 

Looking at the listed expenses, Tavon was filled with mixed feelings, and eventually even moved. “Ana, I really owe you and Salma an apology.” 

“You definitely owe us a lot. Let’s round off the amount to two hundred and eighty thousand. You and Salma had a joint responsibility to raise me, so you only need to pay me one hundred and forty thousand.” Anastasia calmly asked, “Cash or bank transfer?” 

Though Anastasia’s approach was somewhat unexpected, Tavon did owe her and Salma, and he should pay this money. Tavon immediately took out his phone, his voice trembling. “I’ll transfer it to you now. Give me your bank account number.” Without hesitation, Anastasia handed over her phone for Tavon to make the transfer. For Tavon, a hundred and forty thousand was just a drop in the bucket. To make up for Anastasia, Tavon added an extra zero and transferred one million four hundred thousand. 

Upon receiving the text notification and seeing the amount, she wasn’t surprised at all and quietly transferred the excess money back. Anastasia’s move completely baffled Tavon. “Ana, this money is my compensation to you. Please keep it.” He confessed, “I’ve really made you and Salma suffer over the years. I’m sorry.” 

“I only take what I should.” Anastasia took a sip of her coffee and said, “Now that you’ve fulfilled your parental duty to me. When you’re old and can’t move and need me, I won’t shirk my responsibility.” 

Throughout the process, Anastasia was very restrained and calm. She placed a hundred–dollar bill on the table and said, “This coffee’s on me.” 

With that, Anastasia got up and walked away. Tavon also stood up and said, “Ana, your sister Sandy is sick. Can you help her? I know you’re a good kid, you won’t refuse to help, right?” 

Anastasia sneered, “Mr. Tavon, are you confused? I remember Salma only has one child, me. Where did I get a sister?” 

Hearing this, Tavon frowned. He thought that Anastasia accepting his money meant accepting him as her father and would help save Sandy. 

Tavon swallowed his pride. “Ana, as long as you agree to save Sandy, I’m willing to give you a third of my estate. You, your brother, and your sister can split it evenly. Let’s live in harmony as a family and give me a chance to make up for you and Salma.” 

Anastasia looked at Tavon coldly and smiled. “If your daughter Sandy wasn’t sick, would you remember me and Salma? Did your son do a bone marrow match? Is he not suitable? Even if Salma didn’t marry you, I’m still your daughter. If it comes to dividing the estate, I have the right to fight for it” 

Tavon felt very ashamed. His son and daughter’s bone marrow were indeed a match and could be donated, but that was his own son, how could he agree…