The Bound Between Us

Chapter 141

Due to social obligations, Herman couldn’t drive an ordinary Chevy but had to take it back to not raise Anastasia’s suspicion.

Nelson answered, “Sure thing, Mr. Salstrom,”

After giving instructions, Herman, holding Pattie’s hand, headed towards building six of the complex. Anastasia once mentioned that Pattie lived in unit. 802 of building six

Upon realizing they were heading home, Pattle slowed down, reluctant to return. When they arrived at room 802. Herman knocked. After a while, the door opened

Penny was the one who opened the door. Seeing a handsome man standing at her doorstep, she blushed.

“Hey there, handsome. What can I do for you?”

Penny didn’t notice Pattie hiding behind Herman.

With a poker face, Herman said, “I live here too and found this kid on the sidewalk this morning. Is she yours?”

Pattie stepped out from behind Herman. Penny almost didn’t recognize her at first. Pattie, in her new dress, looked like a little princess, far from her usual grubby self.

But then Penny’s face hardened. “You little rascal, running off again! Go to your room now”

go of Herman’s hand, Pattie obediently walked into the house, knowing that if she disobeyed, she would be hit.

I come in for a moment? I bought Pattie some

face of such a handsome man’s request, Penny couldn’t refuse. ‘Please, come in.”

walkable Herman stepped in, his brows

It’s

As she closed the

was in her room, Penny laughed. “That girl, always running around. I also have another kid to

at the room’s arrangement, asking,

I’m

Hermans eyes were

intimidating. She didn’t know how to answer

Leo once told her, she suspected that

What are you trying to ask? My daughter is mine, whatever people say

nonsense.”

injuries? I heard she hasn’t started kindergarten yet. It’s your responsibility to send

services or something? So nasy Penny recalled similar words from community workers and started to play the victim. “She’s naughty, and some injuries are from my discipline, some from her falls. She’s disobedient. Don’t all parents discipline their kids? As for school, we can’t afford it. We’ll send her when

of her injuries.” Herman took out the injury report, scaring Penny. “According to this, you could be charged

hearing about potential jail time, Penny exploded, “Jail? For disciplining my daughter? Is there no justice? Get out! My family’s business is none