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.”

women cooed and praised Pattie for her good

had a lovely daughter like this.”

have a man. Where would you get a

one, I’ll just find one with good

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

She herself was a single mother and understood the hardships that came with it. Yet, she admired the young women’s ability to stand on their own feet.

noticed Flynn and Feiman hurrying towards the back room. Feeling a sudden anxiety, she realized she hadn’t

seen my mother-in-law?” Anastasia asked

seen her since the opening ceremony.” Salma replied, “She greeted me and then she went towards

said, “Mom, can you

Anita had nearly fainted earlier. Katelyn had been looking after her,