The Bound Between Us

Chapter 676

Salma was pretty worried about Pattie's future. After Monica dropped her off at Southridge Estates, she hung around for a bit before heading out.

Salma made her way upstairs to the kids' room and found Pattie sitting on the floor, totally absorbed in her drawing. It was a picture of a happy family of five-mom, dad, two little siblings, and Pattie right in the middle. With a warm smile, Salma praised her, "Pattie, you're really talented! This looks fantastic."

Pattie put down her crayon and signed eagerly, "Grandma, I want to play with my brother and sister."

"Once they're out of the hospital, you can play with them all you want. They're just little and need a bit more care for now," Salma assured her, adding, "You're such a smart girl, Pattie." Salma couldn't shake the guilt she felt about the tough times Pattie had been through, all because of a mistake she made years ago.

Just then, Liana came in, giving Salma a friendly nod, "Aunt Salma, I'm here for Pattie's lesson."

here," Salma said with a smile, "Go ahead and

Salma, how's the lady of the house? Did she

twins-a boy

with joy, "Congratulations, Aunt Salma! You're a grandma

to Pattie's lesson. I need a little rest before heading to the hospital

hospital, Katelyn took the charms off the twins' necks and tossed them in the trash. She couldn't stand the idea of her kids wearing something so grimy. Feiman quickly spoke up, "Their grandmother gave those to the kids. How can you just throw them

twins get sick?" Katelyn stressed, emphasizing the need for spotless surroundings, especially with the newborns' tender skin. The twins, now fed, were snugly asleep in their state-of-the-art cribs-luxuries the Salstrom

scratches. Herman returned from the ICU to see the twins all decked out in their premium baby clothes-blue for