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”

been stringing Kenny along. Now was the perfect time to buy out

responded, “Yes, Mr.

the hand and said, “Come on, Pattie.

Technologies had a dedicated childrens playroom for any clients with kids. Pattie glanced at the slide, the carousel, and the ball pit, but didn’t show any interest. She just sat on the foam mat, not

No matter

She didn’t show any of the usual liveliness you would see in

and snacks for you, Pattie. Just wait here for a 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 do was carry

get some snacks. Just then, Katelyn, who had just

where’s my son?”

Katelyn, Irene respectfully answered, “Malam, Mr. Salstrom is in the reception.”

Then, noticing the snacks

they’re for Pattie, Irene

“Who’s Pattie?”

bit down, so I got some candy to cheer her up,” Irene replied, not mentioning her suspicion that Pattie might have autism,

it was a little girl Herman had brought in,

I want to see her.”

in the

as she entered, she spotted Pattie, who was sleeping on the foam mat Pattie was sleeping peacefully, looking like a little fairy who had somehow