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

“May I come in for a moment?

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

was a mess, barely walkable Herman stepped in,

at Pattie, It’s

room. As she closed the door, she gave Herman

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

at the room’s arrangement, asking, “Is

I’m so

Penny aback. Hermans eyes were cold

anyone so intimidating. She

husband Leo once told her, she suspected that Pattie might have told Herman

flesh and blood. What are you trying to ask? My daughter is mine, whatever people say outside is

nonsense.”

coldly continued. “What about her injuries? I heard she hasn’t started kindergarten

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

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

Penny exploded, “Jail? For disciplining my daughter? Is there no justice? Get out! My family’s business