The Bound Between Us

Chapter 129

Pattie was out like a light in Anastasia’s arms in no time.

Anastasia had a faint, comforting scent about her that was so soothing it made you feel right at home. Pattie was clinging onto Anastasia’s skirt for dear life, a clear sign of her deep-seated insecurity

Watching Pattie snooze away, Anastasia felt an odd sense of peace. She cautiously placed the child on the bed. When she took off Pattie’s shoes, she noticed they were old, worn out and didnt even fit properly.

What kid wasnt the apple of their parents’ eye these days? Even the most neglectful of parents wouldn’t let their kid strut around in shoes like these.

Pattie’s heels were all worn out, but she’d never once complained about it hurting.

Seeing the wounds on Pattie’s feet had already broken Anastasia’s heart. But when she took off Pattie’s clothes, she couldn’t hold back the tears. Pattie was black and blue all over. Clearly, someone had been beating her. There were finger marks and thin lines, as well as a bunch of small wounds like she’d been pricked with a needle

Was this child abuse?

wanted to touch Pattie’s wounds, but she didn’t dare, afraid it would cause Pattie more pain. Anastasia couldn’t hold

tears and went to open the door. It was

are you feeling okay Monica had heard Anastasia wasn’t feeling well, so she came to check on her. Seeing her red, tear-streaked eyes, she quickly asked, “Why are you

down,

kid? Monica

kid in the neighborhood

Monica peered into the bedroom Pattie was sleeping like a log Monica

of the child Anastasia’s mother had given away a few years back. If Anastasia’s child hadn’t been

“Whose kid is this? Ana, you cant just bring her home like

glanced at the peacefully sleeping Pattie. This kid She’s been abused,

hell does something like this? How could anyone lay a finger on such a cute little girl? Ana,

we can ask her what happened,” Anastasia said. “The kid seems a bit quiet. She doesnt talk

fully understood the situation wouldn’t solve Pattie’s problem and could