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.”

fiercely at Duncan. “I want to live a good life with my mommy. If you

say that again and see what happens.” Duncan

you, okay? I will come to pick you up in a few days.” Anastasia could tell that Duncan, despite his tough exterior, was actually quite concerned about L’ayna; otherwise,

a few more days? I need to take a few strands of

want to go with your mother, we have

When Layna heard about the hair for a DNA test, she quickly pulled out a few strands of hair and handed them to Anastasia. “Mommy, please come for me

promise anything, but looking at Layna’s hopeful eyes, she couldn’t say no either.

Monica. Layna felt very reluctant and watched them leave from

mother, you know. If the test comes back negative, she won’t come for you. If I ended up with

a broke guy like you. When my mom comes for me, don’t you

if your real mom does come for you, I certainly won’t bother you. You ungrateful brat, you can leave now, and