The Bound Between Us

Chapter 180

Anastasia looked at Pattie, feeling all kinds of upset inside.

“Pattie, I’ve got you some snacks. Take them, but make sure your mom doesn’t see, okay? Anastasia handed over the snacks and added. “If you get hungry, eat some. If you run into any trouble, remember you can come to my place. Building 3, Unit 1, room 802, got

it?”

Pattie, clutching the snacks, stared wide-eyed at Anastasia and gave a little nod.

Anastasia couldn’t be sure if Pattie really understood her, or if she was just nodding absent-mindedly. Seeing the still healing scars on Pattie’s exposed ankle, Anastasia felt a pang of sadness. She really wanted to take Pattie away.

If Pattie stayed in this household, her future would definitely be ruined.

Penny’s voice drifted out from inside the house. “Damn kid, who’s at the door? Where the hell did you run off to? Aren’t you supposed to be looking after your little brother?”

Pattie quickly shut the door and went back to take care of her little brother, hiding the snacks

Penny was busy playing poker, not bothering to care for Pattie and her son. She only glanced casually at the living room to check that the kids were there, then went back to her game.

Pattie amused the little boy with a toy, and his giggles made her laugh along. Only when she was with her little brother could she get a moment’s rest. But if her little brother started crying, she’d get a beating

had a bad temper. So even though she really wanted to go back

Salma and Anastasia in the kitchen last time. If Anastasia adopted her, it would only bring her trouble and add to her burdens. Pattie, being considerate, didn’t want to be

her.

Back at her office, she called Herman and told him about Pattie’s situation. “I think we need to find a

Pattie and said, “I have someone check out the local kindergartens to see if we can

cover it,” Anastasia said. “I won’t feel at ease

a

worry, I’ll take

Pattie’s school enrollment. “Go to Wonderland Kindergarten across from Harmony Meadows and sort out Pattie’s enrollment. Tell the principal to inform Pattie’s

Mr. Salstrom, I’ll go right

added, “If Penny and her husband refuse to send Pattie to school,

“I understand.”

likes of Penny,

Amy to assist her, but given her sudden promotion to

team didn’t cooperate, Anastasia couldn’t get anything done. Even the most outstanding leader needed cooperation and execution from their team. Anastasia knew this wasn’t something she could rush or handle too harshly, or else

Anastasia was under immense pressure, having to handle almost everything in the design department

with Lauren and Amy’s help, it wasn’t enough. There was

design skills wore excellent. Despite her team’s lackluster effort, she was still able to satisfy clients with her

loved, Anastasia felt exhilarated, as if she had boundless

Pattie’s school situation, she felt even lighter. The difficulties posed by her team were no big deal to her