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.

arrived at the entrance of the residential complex. The meter showed a hefty fare of over

get

don’t remember my mom’s number. I’ll ask the security guard. He knows my mom,”

driver glanced at the security booth, “Okay, go ask.” Believing that a child so young wouldn’t have any ill intentions,

broke into a run. While the residents were accessing the security gate, she slipped into the residential complex before the guard and cabbie could react.

little lady!” The cabbie scrambled

also came to his senses, but it was too late. Layna had

my time for nothing. She’ll grow up to be a troublemaker, for sure.” With nothing left to do, he hopped back into his car and drove

Herman’s car pulled up and entered the complex.

aimlessly inside the complex, calling out for her

Mom…” Her cries echoed in the complex, drawing the

a resident, she’d ask, “Do you know where my mom lives? Her last name is

efforts, no one seemed to know.

search, Anastasia, who was telling Pattie a story, heard the faint cries