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.”

for her good manners

had a lovely daughter

have a man. Where would you get a daughter?”

are everywhere. If I can’t find the right one, I’ll just find one with good

filled with a sense of independence and empowerment. They were all successful,

She herself was a single mother and understood the hardships that came with it. Yet, she admired the young

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

my mother-in-law?” Anastasia asked

haven’t seen her since the opening ceremony.” Salma replied, “She greeted

stood up and said, “Mom, can you

back room, Grannie Anita had nearly fainted earlier. Katelyn had been looking after