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

they were a family and that her mom just had a bad temper.

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

her.

“I think we need to find a way to get Pattie into school. If Pattie could go to school, Penny wouldn’t have a chance to hurt her.

check out the local kindergartens to see if we can sort

the tuition, we can cover it,” Anastasia said. “I won’t feel at ease until

way Pattie’s situation was like a

I’ll take care

enrollment. “Go to Wonderland Kindergarten across from Harmony Meadows and

Mr. Salstrom, I’ll go

added, “If Penny and her husband refuse to send Pattie to school, get the police involved.”

“I understand.”

of Penny, police intervention was necessary.

to

just went through the motions, showing a lack of enthusiasm. If her 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

immense pressure, having to handle almost everything in

Amy’s help, it wasn’t enough. There was a

team’s lackluster effort, she was still able to satisfy clients with her designs.

do what she loved, Anastasia felt exhilarated,

school situation, she felt even lighter. The difficulties posed by her