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.

later, they arrived at the entrance of the residential complex. The

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

my mom’s number. I’ll ask the security

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

sight, she broke into a run.

cabbie scrambled out of his car.

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

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

the cabbie left, Herman’s car pulled up and

was wandering aimlessly inside the complex, calling out

Mom…” Her cries echoed in the complex, drawing the attention of several

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

efforts, no one

a story, heard the faint cries but paid no