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.

was no longer timid and

first. Anastasia, feeling

home, Herman went to

around the neighborhood. Just as they reached

came to see Ana. I was in Willowbrook

frowned. “What do you mean by ‘our

cajoled with a grin. “You know why

Tavon showed Salma the divorce

glanced at them. Then

always loved you. Marrying her, it was all out of desperation. I know I’ve

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

divorce papers, and then studied

divorce?”

“Salma, I won’t 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

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