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

number? Tell them to come down to get you,” said the

the security guard. He knows

at the security booth, “Okay, go ask.” Believing that a child so young wouldn’t have any ill intentions, he let Layna out of the

into

little lady!” The cabbie scrambled out of

but it was too late. Layna

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

Herman’s car

was wandering aimlessly inside the

Her cries echoed in the complex,

a resident, she’d ask, “Do you know where my mom

one

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