The Bound Between Us

Chapter 345

It wasn’t the first time someone had remarked on the striking resemblance between Pattie and her adoptive parents, Anastasia and Herman.

Anastasia was always careful to maintain Pattie’s self-esteem and avoided any suggestions that she was adopted. She didn’t want Pattie to feel less loved or out of place. Gently touching Pattie’s cheek, Anastasia would often say, “It’s not about blood. It’s about family. You are meant to be our daughter, Pattie.”

Her words were ambiguous enough to avoid direct mention of adoption, yet intimate enough to imply a natural bond.

“Say hello to the ladies, Pattie.” Anastasia encouraged.

Pattie waved her little hand, her voice sweet and soft, “Hello, ladies.”

and praised Pattie for her good manners and charm.

lovely daughter like this.”

would you get a daughter?” Lauren teased.

just find one with good looks. I can

laughed and chatted, their banter filled with a sense of independence and empowerment. They were all successful, either being wealthy from family fortunes or

women. She herself was a single mother

Anastasia noticed Flynn and Feiman hurrying towards the back room. Feeling a sudden anxiety, she realized she

have you seen my mother-in-law?” Anastasia asked Salma.

since the opening ceremony.” Salma replied, “She greeted me and then

up and said, “Mom, can you look after Pattie? I’ll

Katelyn had been looking after her, trying to prevent her from making a scene in the