The Bound Between Us

Chapter 128

When Anastasia found out Herman had been playing her for a fool all the sweet memories of the past seemed like a big joke to her. She had been an open book to him, but he had been on guard against her all along

The deception left her heartbroken and confused. She didn’t latch onto Herman for his house, but as his wife, she deserved to know the truth. The more she thought about it the more upset she became And just as she was about to head home, something caught her dress

Looking down, Anastasia discovered a little girl hiding under the bench. That little girl was Patte

Pattie shyly looked at Anastasia, clutching tightly onto her dress

Anastasia squatted down and asked, “Why are you hiding here, kiddo? Come out, you might bump your head”

Pattie didn’t budge, shaking her head and staying mute. Unsure of what to do, Anastasia asked, “Are you playing hide and seek with other kids, sweetie?”

Pattie shook her head again, and just silently stared at Anastasia

Pattie’s eyes, Anastasia felt a deep sense of familiarity. “Could you tell me your name

mention of going home, Pattie reacted strongly, shaking her

if Pattie was mute. She looked around, but there was no

bench, her big eyes fixated on

she meant, until she heard

eaten since last night and

broke Suddenly, she said, “How about you come home with me, and I’ll cook you something yummy7′′

smiled, tousling Pattie’s hair, and then took her home

been from the neighborhood.

the message, Anastasia turned on the TV for Pattie to watch as she went to

the lively behavior of kids her age. Anastasia realized

brought them to the living room. The smell made Pattie slide off the couch, crawl onto the dining table, and start eating rapidly

down,

time. Scared that someone might take her food, Pattie ate in a rush. Anastasia