The Bond Between Us novel Chapter 309

Anastasia had no clue that Sean hadn't been informed about the successful matching for the transplant. Looking at the four different faces in the room, Anastasia lost interest in sticking around. She thought, let them deal with this mess on their own. "I don't think I need to stay for dinner considering the circumstances." Anastasia said, "I'll get going."

With that, she left.

When she reached the door, she saw Salma who had returned earlier. In reality, Salma had never left. She was lingering at the door, keeping an eye on Anastasia and listening to the sounds inside the room.

Salma's eyes were red-rimmed. She had finally seen Tavon for who he really was and it was too much for her to bear. Tavon's real reason for inviting Anastasia to Willowbrook was to get her to donate bone marrow.

Anastasia didn't say anything; she just silently took her mother's hand and left.

Back in the private room.

Anastasia's words had thrown the family into turmoil.

Ashley quickly tried to explain, "Sean, Anastasia is trying to pit us against each other. She's lying to you. Sandy, don't believe what Anastasia said. We love you so much, and we would never not try to save you." Ashley was scared that Sandy would blame her for standing by and doing nothing. She could be selfish, but she couldn't let her daughter know that.

Tavon added, "Sandy, don't worry. Daddy will find a suitable bone marrow donor for your surgery."

Sandy didn't say anything, she just quietly nodded. Sean didn't believe their words. "Let me and my sister get tested again." He said.

"There's no need for you two to get tested again." Ashley replied anxiously. She was worried her son would impulsively try to save his sister. She signaled to Tavon, "Take Sandy back to the car. I'll settle the bill with Sean."

"Alright." Tavon helped Sandy up and said, "Daddy will take you back to the car. Once you're recovered, Daddy will take you anywhere you want to go and get you anything you want to eat."

And with that, Tavon took Sandy away, leaving Ashley and Sean alone in the private room.

Sean wasn't a fool. He knew his parents hadn't been truthful. "Mom, can I save Sandy?" He asked, "If you won't tell me the truth, I'll get tested with her again."

"Sean, you stubborn kid." Ashley said angrily, giving Sean a light smack, "I won't let you donate bone marrow. It can harm your health. You're still so young. What if something happens to you? Drop it. I'll find a way to get Anastasia to donate her bone marrow. You don't need to save Sandy."

It became clear to Sean what his mother's real intentions were. He was in disbelief, "Mom, Sandy is my own sister. She could die any minute. I can save her and you're telling me to do nothing? Don't you think this is unfair to Sandy?"

"I only have one son." Ashley responded sternly, "I said no, so don't bring this up again. You're my son and your health is the most important thing. Donating bone marrow can have serious side effects. It could affect your future and even shorten your life. I can't let you sacrifice yourself for your sister."

"Donating bone marrow won't kill me. I'm young and healthy. It wouldn't be a big deal to donate some marrow. Even if it shortens my life a few years, it's worth it. Sandy's life is hanging by a thread." Sean retorted. He didn't particularly like Anastasia, but he was very close to Sandy. He couldn't bear to see his sister in danger. That was why Tavon and Ashley had been hiding the matching results from Sean.

"Enough, this discussion is over." Ashley said firmly, "Your sister doesn't need your help. If you bring this up again, you're just troubling your father and me."

"Mom." Sean sighed helplessly and stormed out.

On the way back to the hospital, Sandy acted like nothing had happened. As long as she had the energy, she would endure the pain and chat happily with her family. This made Sean even more upset. He couldn't bear to look at Sandy. He felt guilty and sad.

Sandy sat alone on the hospital bed. Her hands were gripping the sheets tightly, while her eyes were filled with defiance and hatred. Her parents refused to save her, and now her brother was her only hope. She had to grasp it.

Sandy knew how kind-hearted Sean was, and she knew her parents disapproved of Sean donating his bone marrow. She had no choice but to feign weakness to win her brother's sympathy.

She wanted to live. Even if it meant sacrificing her brother's health, she needed to survive. Her brother would only be sacrificing his health, but if she didn't seize this opportunity, she'd lose her life.

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After leaving the hospital, Ashley and Tavon felt uneasy. Ashley then spoke to Tavon in a menacing tone, "If Anastasia doesn't agree, we'll just have to force her. I need her bone marrow. Let's see how she fights back."

Ashley's words were filled with resentment towards Anastasia. If it wasn't for what Anastasia said, how would Sean know about the match? Neither would Sandy, and she wouldn't have been so embarrassed in front of the kids.

Tavon thought about the three conditions Anastasia proposed and felt that it would be difficult to handle, so they had to resort to other measures. "Do whatever you think is best. Just don't make a huge mess." Tavon reluctantly agreed. He had a certain status and influence in society, and he couldn't be the one to scheme against his own daughter. If word got out, his reputation would be damaged.

Ashley sneered, "Got it. I've got a friend who runs a clinic. We can just take Anastasia there to extract her bone marrow. We'll give her some drugs and see what kind of fuss she can kick up."

Ashley already had a plan in mind. Once Anastasia arrived in Willowbrook, she wouldn't be able to leave so easily.

Willowbrook was her territory. Whatever she wanted to do to Anastasia, it was as easy as pie.