The Bound Between Us

Chapter 232

The cops were in a pickle with this child abuse case, considering Leo’s family situation. The only fix was to strip the Leos of their adoption rights, removing them as Pattie’s legal guardians.

Leo remembered a fortune teller once saying his son’s and Pattie’s fates were tied. If Pattie left the family, would his son be in trouble? “No way, Pattie’s my girl, and we have a bond. We’ll make things right, no more hurting Pattie. You gotta believe me, officer.”

“This ain’t a place for your tall tales. We’re just following the book. You don’t wanna go to jail but still wanna keep Pattie. What do you expect us to do?” Said one of the cops. “Go finish the paperwork, pay the fine, and you’re good to go.”

Leo tried to argue, but the female officer who was interrogating Penny walked in. “Leo, your wife’s signed off. She’s given up Pattie’s adoption rights.”

“So what’s gonna happen to Pattie?”

“That’s none of your business,” the cop said. “You sign, and you’re free to go. Pattie has nothing to do with you anymore.”

the police. He had to give up Pattie, he couldn’t let Penny go to jail, and they still had a son to take care of. Their home couldn’t fall

agreement and paid the fine. Though Leo was good to go, Penny couldn’t leave the station

the agreement, walked into his office. “Mr. Salstrom, everything’s settled. You can start the adoption procedures for Pattie tomorrow. She’s your kid now.”

out about Pattie’s situation from a call from the

Anastasia had been down lately. Now with Pattie in trouble, she’d be even more

got up. “Thanks for your

sweat, it’s my job. That kid’s had it rough. Being adopted by you

her high fever, and the stick wounds were secondary. Though Penny did hit Pattie with a stick, she avoided vital areas and didn’t endanger the child’s life. Pattie spent the night in the

situation and Penny still nursing, they didn’t put Penny

fever was gone. She was still unconscious. Anastasia was taking care of her in the ward, wiping her face and hands.