The Bound Between Us

Chapter 369

Pattie, who was already emotionally scarred, was more sensitive than the average child and had a lack of security. What she feared most was abandonment.

Anastasia felt a pang in her heart, pulling Pattie into her arms. “No, darling. Mom will always love you. I won’t abandon you.”

Salma grumbled irritably, “That old woman! How could she say such a thing to a child?”

Angry as she was, Salma didn’t have the nerve to confront Cynthia, who was her own sister after all.

Herman held Pattie’s little hand, saying, “Now you have my surname. Your name is Paradise. You are my daughter. Remember that, nobody can change it. Hold your head high and have confidence in life, okay? You’re our pride.”

Pattie nodded, not fully understanding but gradually stopping her tears. “Daddy, I won’t cry anymore.” She was their daughter, their pride. She needed to be confident, not inferior.

“Alright, alright, let’s eat. We’re all hungry,” Salma called everyone to dinner.

longer timid and

and Feiman left first. Anastasia, feeling sleepy, went to

Anastasia at home, Herman went to the

walk around the neighborhood. Just as they reached the playground, Salma

Ana. I was in Willowbrook for a few days, and just got back today. I heard Ana’s pregnant, isn’t she? That’s fantastic. Our daughter’s really made us

‘our daughter’? She’s my daughter.

a grin. “You know why I went to Willowbrook?

showed Salma the divorce papers.

papers and glanced at them. Then she looked at Tavon incredulously,

it’s true, Salma,” Tavon said with a deep, earnest look. “I’ve always loved you. Marrying her, it was all out of desperation. I know I’ve hurt you before, but I promise to change,

superb. The divorce papers were nothing but a fake, procured from some shady dealer. Ashley wouldn’t let

divorce papers, and then studied Tavon’s sincere smile. She asked, “If Ana

divorce?”

hide it. To be honest, these years I’ve been suffocated by the Stanton family. I’ve always wanted to escape from Ashley, but I had to be loyal to my family. I’ve always loved you. Ana’s marriage has boosted my confidence and helped me confront the Stanton family.”