Chapter 309


    Chapter 309


    Anastasia had no clue that Sean hadn’t been informed about the sessful matching for the


    transnt. 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 exin, “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 me 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 particrly 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.


    When they arrived at the hospital, Sandy took her medication obediently and went to bed. She spent


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    Several times, Sean wanted to say something, but Ashley kept him silent. Ashley smiled at Sandy,


    “Rest well, Sandy. We’lle and see you again tomorrow.” Ashley hired a caregiver for Sandy. Since


    Tavon had his own business to take care of and she couldn’t stay at the hospital all day, Sandy spent


    most of her time with the caregiver. Ashley could only visit during the day.


    Sandy nodded and smiled, “Okay, you guys should go home.”


    Sean looked at Sandy and said with difficulty, “Sandy, you will get better.”


    Sandy smiled, “Brother, I want to get better soon too. I want to go with you to see fashion shows like


    you promised. I also want to see the snow and the sea of clouds. We have so many things to do.”


    “Alright, I promise. Once you’re better, I’ll take you there.” Sean said, his heart aching. Seeing Sandy’s


    determination to live and her hopes for the future, he was even more determined to save her.


    “Okay.” Sandy was as obedient as ever, and appeared very sensible.


    Sean gently touched Sandy’s head, “Rest well. I’m going home.”


    “Okay.” Sandy still smiled, not mentioning the bone marrow donation at all.


    The three of them all left. The caregiver brought Sandy some water, “Sandy, here’s your water.”


    “Get out” Sandy’s face darkened in an instant, a stark contrast to the bright smile and obedient


    demeanor she exhibited just moments ago. The caregiver, frightened by Sandy’s look, quickly exited


    the room.


    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 n 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.