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,

they’re not deep and haven’t hit any crucial

the stairs, she had cut her head and bled, which looked horrifying, but her injuries were

this, Anastasia and Herman heaved a sigh

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, and except for the top, her head was

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

turned to Salma and said, “Mom, you take Layna

child home first. I’ll bring you some dinner

looked at Anastasia with a remorseful expression. “Mom,

“What are

didn’t reply. Her lips quivered,

to the station? Why did you say you didn’t see her when she was in the abandoned building? Layna, give

was taken aback as she wasn’t aware of these

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

wanted to gloss over the whole incident. If it had been any other

filled with disappointment.

who took Pattie to the station. Layna repeated the same story that Pattie had asked her to take