The Bound Between Us

Chapter 378

Anastasia glanced at Duncan, who was puffing on a cigarette, and he showed no intention of stopping her. “Don’t look at me,” he said. “If you want to take her, just take her. I’ve been feeding this little runt for a while, and she’s still a stranger to me. She’s a waste of good food.”

Anastasia was flabbergasted. This was completely different from what she had expected.

Monica was also at a loss. Taking the girl home now seemed too impulsive.

“Well…” Anastasia didn’t want to hurt the little girl’s feelings, so she gently explained, “Sweetie, your name is Layna, right? I can’t take you home today. Can you stay here a bit longer? You might be my daughter, but we need to make sure first, do you ünderstand?”

Layna shook her head. “No, I don’t want to stay here. Mommy, please take me with you.”

live a good life with my mommy. If you hit

brat, say that again and see what

He won’t hit you, okay? I will come to pick you up in a few days.” Anastasia could tell that Duncan, despite his tough exterior, was actually

could you take care of her for a few more days? I need to take a few strands of her hair for

“Sure, go ahead. Grab a few strands of hair. If you want to go with your mother, we have to do

hair for a DNA test, she quickly pulled out

looking at Layna’s

Monica. Layna felt very reluctant and

If the test comes back negative, she won’t come for you. If I ended up with a daughter with your temper, I’d wish I

a broke guy

“Don’t worry, if your real mom does come for you, I certainly won’t bother