The Bound Between Us

Chapter 383

The streets were bustling as Layna, backpack slung over her shoulder, navigated the crowded sidewalks.

She was heading south, alone. Her solitary figure attracted attention, with passers-by stealing glances at her.

Despite her fatigue, the thought of seeing her mother soon kept her spirits high. She kept moving forward, asking for directions along the way.

Layna was bold, flagging down a yellow cab that whizzed by. The cabbie asked, “Little lady, where are your folks?”

“I live at Harmony Meadows. Can you take me there? I’ll ask my mom to pay you,” Layna replied.

Feeling sympathetic towards the lone child, the cabbie hesitated before agreeing, “Hop in.”

“Thanks, sir!” Layna beamed as she got in. “To Harmony Meadows, please. That’s where my mom stays.”

“Alright.” The driver set the GPS to Harmony Meadows.

of the residential complex. The meter showed a hefty fare of

to come down to get you,” said the cabbie, hoping to get paid for the

remember my mom’s number. I’ll ask the security guard. He knows my mom,” Layna lied smoothly.

ask.” Believing that a child so young wouldn’t have any ill intentions, he let Layna out of

pace as she got closer. Once she was out of the cabbie’s sight, she broke into a run. While the residents were

lady!” The cabbie scrambled out

came to his senses, but it was too late. Layna had disappeared into the

my time for nothing. She’ll grow up to be a troublemaker, for

the cabbie left, Herman’s car

wandering aimlessly inside the complex, calling out for her

in the complex, drawing the attention of several residents.

ask, “Do you know where my mom lives? Her last name is Jewell.”

one seemed to

who was telling Pattie a story, heard the faint cries but paid no