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?”

and Herman immediately stood up. Herman asked, “Doctor,

on her head, but luckily they’re not deep and haven’t hit any crucial parts. We’ve stitched them up. The child’s hand is also sprained,

Pattie had fallen down the stairs, she had cut her head and bled, which looked horrifying, but her injuries

Herman heaved a sigh of relief.

to a regular room. 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,

were heartbroken. Herman, noticing Anastasia’s fatigue, said, “Anastasia, you and Salma

want to wait for Pattie to wake up.” Anastasia turned

child home first. I’ll bring

Anastasia with a remorseful expression.

asked her calmly, “What are you

lips quivered, on the verge

heart was filled with a mixture of emotions, asked hopefully, “Why did you take your sister to the station? Why did you say you didn’t see her when she was in the abandoned building? Layna,

aback as she wasn’t aware of these

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

incident. If it had been any other child, Anastasia might have believed them, but as for Layna,

turned away, filled with disappointment. “Mom, take her home.”

way, she asked Layna if it was her who took Pattie to the station. Layna