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”

Penny Letting go of Herman’s hand, Pattie obediently walked into the house, knowing that if she disobeyed,

all this, lightly asked, “May I come in for a moment? I bought Pattie some clothes.”

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

a mess, barely walkable Herman stepped in, his brows

Pattie, It’s late, go to

she closed the door, she gave Herman

always running

at the room’s arrangement, asking, “Is Pattie your biological

of, I’m so swamped.”

question took Penny aback. Hermans eyes were

intimidating. She didn’t

suspected that Pattie might have told

guilty, said, “Of course she is, she’s my flesh and blood. What are you trying to

nonsense.”

“What about her injuries? I heard she hasn’t started

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

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

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