The Bound Between Us

Chapter 137

Pattie’s words were enough to bring a tear to your eye.

Herman held Pattie close and grumbled, “Alright, I wont take you home.”

Nelson wandered over and said. “Mr. Salstrom, Kenny Ledford was looking for you at the office. Seems like the Ledfords are on their last legs, and they wanna talk about buying out Ledford Estate Management”

“Sure” Herman got up, took Pattie by the hand, and headed out.

Nelson dashed ahead to get to the car door.

Herman took Pattie to Elysian Technologies headquarters, where Kenny was already waiting in the reception room,

A female secretary approached. “Mi. Salstrom”

“Irene, take Pattie to the playroom.” After giving his instructions to Irene, Herman crouched down to Pattie and said, “I’ve got some stuff to take care of. You can go play with Irene for a bit, and I’ll come find you later.”

Pattie obediently nodded.

Herman gently tapped Pattie’s nose, then got up and headed towards the reception room. “Nelson, get the contract ready We might need it today”

had been stringing Kenny along. Now was the perfect time to

“Yes, Mr.

hand and said, “Come on, Pattie. Lets go play” Pattie watched

glanced at the slide, the carousel, and the ball pit, but didn’t show any interest. She just sat on the foam mat,

No matter

silent and didn’t laugh. She didn’t show any of

minute, Irene said, though Pattie didn’t respond. With a sigh, she went out to get the food. Irene didn’t know what the relationship between this child and Mr. Salstrom was. As a subordinate, all she needed to

to get some snacks. Just then, Katelyn, who had just returned from a

son?” Katelyn called

answered, “Malam, Mr. Salstrom is

I going to have a grandkid?” Katelyn grumbled. Then, noticing the snacks and candy in Irene’s hand, she asked, “Who are

Pattie,

“Who’s Pattie?”

girl Mr. Salstrom brought in. She seems a bit down, so I got some candy to cheer her up,” Irene

a little girl Herman had brought in,

this Pattie? I

in the playroom.”

was sleeping on the foam mat Pattie was sleeping peacefully, looking like a little fairy who