The Bound Between Us

Chapter 396

Anastasia felt a chill running down her spine, both from Layna’s maliciousness and concern for Pattie’s wellbeing.

When Herman had brought Pattie to the hospital, her face was smeared with blood, which was a sight that shook them to the core.

The love Herman had for Pattie was no secret to Anastasia. Despite not being related by blood, Herman treated Pattie like his own daughter. He would buy her the best and the most expensive of everything, had even decorated a pink princess room for her in their new house, and built a mini amusement park in their backyard.

When Layna “woke up” from her trance, she was led to the emergency room by Salma. Anastasia was afraid when she saw Layna. She didn’t know how to face this child anymore.

“Ana, how’s Pattie doing?” Salma asked anxiously.

Anastasia replied, “She’s still inside. We have to wait for the doctor to come out to know -more.”

Layna, sensing the tense atmosphere, softly called out, “Mom.”

Anastasia couldn’t respond this time. She couldn’t even bear to look at Layna.

Just then, the doctor emerged from the emergency room. “Family of Paradise?”

Herman immediately stood up. Herman asked, “Doctor, how’s my daughter?”

are two wounds on her head, but luckily they’re not deep and haven’t hit any crucial parts. We’ve stitched

cut her head and bled, which

Anastasia and Herman heaved

She was still unconscious, as the anesthesia hadn’t worn off. Pattie’s hair had been cut off due to the stitches on her head, and except for the top, her head was wrapped in

small child suffer, Anastasia and Herman were heartbroken. Herman, noticing Anastasia’s fatigue, said, “Anastasia, you and

Pattie to wake up.” Anastasia turned to Salma

child home first. I’ll bring you some

at Anastasia with a remorseful

asked her calmly, “What are you

quivered, on the verge of tears.

to the station? Why did you say you didn’t see her

she wasn’t aware of these incidents.

take her out to play…” Layna blinked back tears. “I’m sorry mom. I was just too scared.”

Layna wanted to gloss over the whole incident. If it had been any other child, Anastasia might

away, filled with disappointment. “Mom,

asked Layna if it was her who took Pattie to the station. Layna repeated the same story that Pattie had asked