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?

didn’t dare, afraid

doorbell rang Anastasia wiped away her tears and went to open the door.

so she came to check on her.

a hushing gesture. “Keep it down, the kid

Monica was

the neighborhood “Anastasia quickly filled her

a log

child Anastasia’s mother had given away a few years back. If Anastasia’s child hadn’t been given away, she’d be about Pattie’s age

this? Ana, you cant just bring her home like

chat. No ones claimed her yet” Anastasia glanced at the peacefully sleeping Pattie. This kid She’s been abused, covered in

heartbreaking bruises, angrily said. “Who the hell does something like this? How could anyone lay a finger on such a cute

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

police before they fully understood the situation wouldn’t solve Pattie’s problem and could potentially cause