The Bound Between Us

Chapter 614

She collapsed under the strain, embracing Pattie in a heart-wrenching sob that echoed the depth of her despair.

Pattie's voice was stolen, not by some dark magic, but by a cruel act of vengeance so vile it left Anastasia reeling in shock. The revelation that her daughter had been rendered mute struck her like a bolt out of the blue, crashing down with the weight of a thousand sorrows. Salma, too, found herself grappling with disbelief. How could such wickedness touch their lives, rendering a vibrant child voiceless? Her gaze, sharp as a blade, turned accusingly towards Cynthia. "What kind of heart does Gianna possess to inflict such cruelty on Pattie? To think she once called her 'Auntie' with affection, and now this? It's unforgivable. We must see justice done."

Cynthia, caught off-guard by the severity of Pattie's condition, had hoped for leniency, to somehow diminish the gravity of the situation. But faced with the undeniable grief of Anastasia and Herman, her courage faltered, and she found herself unable to meet their eyes. Herman's fury was palpable, a storm brewing as he ordered Dailey, "Get her out of my sight."

death too." But Salma's heart was hardened by the sight of Pattie's suffering, and Anastasia, rising from her despair with a cold resolve, declared that not even Gianna's imprisonment could undo the harm she had caused. "I regret ever showing mercy. I

her pleas for clemency falling on deaf ears as she

of her condition, leaving even James, known for his optimism, at a loss for words. Pattie, now preferring solitude, recoiled from company, seeking comfort in the familiar embrace of her beloved stuffed animal, a poignant reminder of

a fitful sleep, Anastasia remained by her side, tears streaming down her face for