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.”

shows. It had a team of housekeepers and servants. She had been dreaming of a princess-like life. Her mind was filled with

in Layna’s mind. Seeing Layna’s tears stirred something in her. Perhaps becoming

too. Go with

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

Layna’s arm. “Anastasia isn’t your real

to her. I know what you want

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 just a kid…”

I’m doing,” Reagan retorted, picking up Layna and tucking her under his arm. “Anastasia,

suggest you find a different way to deal with her. The

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shrugged, and then left,

want to go with you. I’m supposed to be rich. I want my real