The Bound Between Us

Chapter 589

The sight of crimson blood sent shivers down Anastasia's spine. She stood there, frozen, too terrified to move, look, or even think about opening the box.

Herman's heart was pounding in his throat, and the nanny's scream echoed through the house. Salma rushed out of the room, eyes wide. "Any news on Pattie? What's going on?"

She spotted the box, looking completely baffled. Herman, with scissors in hand, cautiously cut through the tape. The moment the box opened, revealing its contents, Anastasia went pale and almost lost her balance. Inside was a bloody pig's trotter, wrapped in black duct tape. At first glance, it could easily be mistaken for a human limb.

Salma screamed, "Oh my God, who's playing this sick joke? This is horrifying!"

Herman, his face tense, shouted, "Dailey, find out where this box came from, now!"

her voice shaking. "Could this be from Pattie's kidnapper? Is this a warning?

a kidnapping, Herman felt a slight relief. If all they wanted was money, there was hope. It was the unknown that was truly

her down. "Don't worry. If it's the kidnapper, no matter the price,

the hell would take

trace. The police thought it

it at their doorstep. Under questioning, the man revealed that someone completely covered up had given him the box, instructing him to leave it at Anastasia's house in Southridge Estates. The man didn't get a good look at the stranger, who had paid him to make the

might have taken her. The police were searching, Herman had a team out looking-demanding to find Pattie, dead or alive but there was nothing. Days passed, and Anastasia's spirit was crushed. Every little noise made her think Pattie had returned. She refused to give up hope. As long as there

no tip was too small. Again and again, Anastasia faced disappointment.

Cynthia was torn between fear of Pattie being found and

had little patience for visitors. "Sis, just spit it out. Pattie's