The Bound Between Us

Chapter 143

Anastasia took Pattie back to the bedroom she once slept in, planning to transform it into a kid’s room for Pattie. Although Pattie had been hurt, she remained silent, lying quietly in Anastasia’s arms without falling asleep.

Anastasia gently stroked Pattie’s head, softly comforting her “Pattie, it’s all good now, you can have a peaceful sleep. Tomorrow, I’ll take you to the playground for some slide fun. Would you like that?”

Anastasia figured all kids would love this. However, Pattie opened her eyes wide and asked with a sob, “Why does mommy not like me, but likes my brother? I’ve been a good girl”

Hearing this, Anastasia felt a lump in her throat. She gently kissed Pattie’s forehead. “Pattie you’re a good girl, the best and cutest little friend I’ve ever met. Don’t worry about these things, just go to sleep.”

Pattie nodded and held on to Anastasia “You smell nice. I like you”

Anastasia smiled gently. You smell nice 100, Pattie. I like you too. Would you like me to tell you a story?”

Pattie had never heard a bedtime story before, and she nodded confusedly.

Anastasia began her story. “Once upon a time, there was a big mountain and a cute little rabbit lived in it…”

felt a sense of warmth in her heart, as if this

Anastasia kissed Pattie’s forehead, turned off

a shower, he sat in the living room in his pajamas. Anastasia asked him,

to stay here temporarily, but she needed to go to school, and there were

deal with.

He patted the spot next to him, indicating for Anastasia to come

went over and lay on his legs; she was tired.

figure out whether this girl is adopted or was birthed by Penny. I don’t think Penny plans to raise her. If we send her back, she might continue to be abused. Plus, she’s nearly five years old and hasn’t attended kindergarten, all of these

she really not her

heard some neighbors saying that Pattie was adopted, but I’m not sure about the

too miserable. Herman, I like this child. I don’t know why, but she feels familiar to me.”

Anastasia meant and said. If

kissed Herman’s cheek with a smile. “You’re wonderful, honey”

decision that needed to be discussed together. It could only be carried out when

agreement.