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?

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

tears and went to open the door. It

so she came to check on her. Seeing her red, tear-streaked eyes, she quickly asked,

gesture. “Keep it down, the

Monica

found a kid in the neighborhood “Anastasia quickly filled

a log Monica thought she saw

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

bring her home like

claimed her yet” Anastasia glanced at the peacefully sleeping Pattie. This

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

seems a bit quiet. She doesnt talk much, I’ve been with her for a while, and she’s only said one

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