The Bound Between Us

Chapter 131

Pattie had a nightmare. In it, she was screaming bloody murder, writhing like a possessed being, kicking up a storm with her feet, and flailing her arms to keep anyone from coming close.

Anastasia tried to soothe Pattie but ended up getting her face scratched up by Pattie’s frantic clawing. Despite the pain, Anastasia held Pattie close, whispering gently. “Don’t be scared, I’m here, sweetie…

Hearing this gentle voice and smelling this comforting scent, Pattie gradually calmed down and drifted back to sleep. Anastasia held Pattie tightly, saying. “This kid must have been scared witless to have such nightmares.”

Watching the situation unfold, Monica was also shocked. “Poor kid,” she murmured, her heart aching for Pattie.

Anastasia began to rock Pattie gently, humming a tune while her hand patted Pattie’s shoulder. Monica was taken aback by this sight. She even mistook Anastasia for Patties mom. The resemblance between Anastasia and Pattie was uncanny.

“Ding-dong, ding-dong…”

The doorbell rang. Anastasia looked up at Monica. “Monica, could you get the door for me?”

“Sure,” Monica said, turning to open the door.

man with an honest face. He smiled and said, “Is my daughter here?

him a once-over and said. “Hold on. The kid is

Anastasia heard that the child’s father had come, she came out with the sleeping Pattie in her arms. The man looked ordinary, dressed in work

We’ve been going out of our minds

you live in this

asleep, huh? Let me hold her, thanks a million for finding her. We thought she’d run out of the neighborhood. There are so many cars outside, it would be

said, ‘Ill hold her. Pattie just

to Monica and said, “Monica, could you stay here and keep an eye on things? Someone’s

was broken, and there were things to take

was there and figure out how she got those injuries. Leo wanted to object, but when

started to ask questions. After a round of questioning, she learned that Leo worked on a construction site and was often out early and back late. He came back because there was an issue at the site, had found out Pattie was missing, and came out to look for her.

of building six. Anastasia checked the room number, it

the door, smiling, and said, “Ms. Jewell, can you hand the child over to me? I really appreciate it, sorry for the trouble.”

find that burden? She’s lost, so