The Bound Between Us (Anastasia and Herman) novel Chapter 321

Chapter 321 

These days, Tavon strutted around town like a peacock, eager to broadcast to everyone that he was the father-in-law of the CEO of Elysian Technologies. Tavon instructed his driver to head for the hotel. His eldest daughter had never given him any trouble, and now she was delivering such a pleasant surprise. She was truly his golden girl. 

Just as they were leaving, Tavon’s phone buzzed. It was his son, Sean, “Dad, Sandy’s critically ill. Get to the hospital, quick.” 

With a heavy heart, Tavon had to put the joyous news about Salma aside. Sandy was his daughter; he had to be there for her. 

“Jordan, to the hospital. Fast.” Tavon instructed the driver. 

More than half an hour later, Tavon rushed to the hospital, only to find Sandy sitting well in the hospital room, while Sean was peeling fruits for her. Ashley, on the other hand, sat on the sofa with a serious expression, her eyes red, clearly having cried. Even Thomas and Geneva were there, waiting for him. 

It dawned on Tavon that this was a setup: It was a family intervention. He shot Sean a look of annoyance. His son had certainly thrown him under the bus. Sean, feeling guilty, avoided his father’s gaze. Sandy, sensing the tension, remained silent, looking weakly at her father from her bed. 

As soon as Tavon appeared, Geneva launched into him, “Tavon, when you married my daughter, you made promises. You’ve been married to Ashley for over twenty years, and she’s borne you two children! But now, you dare to lay hands on her for some floozy? You owe us an explanation.” 

Thomas, leaning on his cane, chimed in, “A real man doesn’t raise his hand to his wife, Tavon. Don’t forget the Morton family owes its prosperity to the Stantons.” 

Tavon, not wanting to engage in a direct confrontation with his in-laws, turned his attention to Ashley. “Ashley, you’ve already caused a scene at the store. Now you want to do it here too? In front of our children and your parents? You’re a grown woman, Ashley. Act like it.” 

Ashley shot up from the couch, her anger rekindled, “Tavon, you hit me! And now you’re lecturing me? You’ve been sneaking around with that tramp, Salma, buying her fancy jewelry and furniture. Are you planning to keep her as a mistress?” 

Tavon retorted, “So what if I buy her a few things? It’s my money, I earned it. I can spend it how I want.” He was defiant/a stark contrast to his usual submissive attitude whenever Ashley threatened to involve her parents.