The Bound Between Us

Chatper 385

Chapter 385

The little girl’s reaction made Herman frown.

“Layna, you haven’t told us how you found your way here,” Anastasia said quickly. “Did you come alone at this hour? Does your dad know?”

“Duncan isn’t my dad,” Layna boasted proudly. “Mom, I took a cab here all by myself. Duncan wanted to keep me from coming back to you, but I didn’t let him have his way.”

Such malicious words were not what one would expect from a girl who was not yet five years old.

Anastasia frowned at Herman. “This is the child I was telling you about.”

Herman’s first impression of the child was that she was impolite, but he held his tongue since she could be Anastasia’s daughter.

“This child snuck out, Anastasia said. “I’ll call her father to inform him, and then we’ll send her back.”

Upon hearing this, Layna started to cry. “Mom, don’t you want me anymore? I don’t want to go back. Duncan is not my dad. I want to live with you.” Anastasia had no choice but to let the child stay for the time being.

go inside,” Herman said..

closed behind them, Penny emerged from the shadows. Her gaze was

really was

had lost her son, and Anastasia had not only had a child but now had a daughter, too.

who had been out looking for his daughter

wasted my time raising her. If she leaves, she better not come back.” With that, he hung up. Anastasia

and came out of

even bothering to put on her shoes. Herman quickly scooped her up! “Sweetheart, you

I had a bad dream, Pattie said, her voice

in her house. “Mom, who is she?

You two are about the same age, so

raising her voice. “Mom

this outburst, Herman’s brow furrowed. There will be no yelling,” he warned.

immediately burst into tears and hid behind Anastasia.

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