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.

inside,”

door closed behind them, Penny emerged from the shadows. Her gaze was dark and fixed on their

really was Anastasia’s

about it, the more Penny felt a sense of injustice. She had lost her son, and

looking for his daughter and was about to call the cops.

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

Pattie woke up and came out of her room.

had had a nightmare and was frightened, so she rushed out without even bothering to put on her shoes.

dream, Pattie said, her voice so sweet and soft

another girl about her age in her house. “Mom,

are about the same age, so

raising her voice. “Mom can

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

and

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