The Bound Between Us

Chapter 403

Layna’s actions were extreme and unexpected.

Reagan grabbed Layna’s hand roughly, snapping, “You think I want to be here? If I weren’t here, you’d be on the streets begging or back at the orphanage.”

Layna shook off Reagan’s grip, moving to stand by Anastasia’s side. She was on the brink of tears. “I have a mom. I want to live with my mom.”

If Layna hadn’t been so wickedly manipulative, Anastasia might have considered adopting her, to keep Pattie company. However, Layna relentlessly attempted to outshine Pattie, even resorting to endangering her, which made Anastasia hesitate.

Reagan got to his feet, pointing at Layna and shouting, “Anastasia isn’t your real mom. You were born to a life of hardship with me. You don’t have the luck to be Ms. Anastasia’s daughter. Now, come with me or you’ll be begging on the streets.”

“No, I am mom’s daughter!” Layna clung to Anastasia’s hand, crying, “Mom, I’m sorry. I’ll never hurt Pattie again. I’ll be good, and I’ll take care of Pattie. I don’t want to leave with Reagan.”

house, which was a grand mansion like those from the TV shows. It had a team of housekeepers

looked at Anastasia in anticipation. Anastasia, however, was oblivious to the thoughts in Layna’s mind.

loves you too. Go with him.

to flow. “Mom, I want to go with you. You promised me. You said I would have my own room

with the crying.” Reagan grabbed Layna’s arm. “Anastasia

to cling to her. I know what you want – a comfortable life with her. But that’s not your fate.”

didn’t care whether Layna wanted to go or not. He just dragged her out of the house. Salma tried to intervene. “Hey, go easy on her. She’s

retorted, picking up Layna and tucking her under his arm. “Anastasia, I’ll take this

find a different way to deal with her.

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shrugged, and then left, still

go! I don’t want to go with you. I’m supposed to be