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.”

had a team of housekeepers and servants. She had been dreaming

oblivious to the thoughts in Layna’s mind. Seeing Layna’s tears stirred something in her. Perhaps becoming a mother had softened her

loves you too. Go with him. Focus on

I want to go with you. You promised me. You said I would

Layna’s arm. “Anastasia isn’t your real mother. I’m

know what you want – a

just dragged her out of the house. Salma tried to intervene. “Hey, go easy on her. She’s just

and tucking her under

a different way to deal with her. The more you push, the more she’ll resist.”

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just short-tempered.” Reagan shrugged, and then left, still carrying Layna. “Let’s go.”

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