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,

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

boy and

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

Pattie's lesson. I need a

couldn't stand the idea of her

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

twins, laying down strict hygiene rules for the nanny, including disinfected hands and neatly trimmed nails to avoid any scratches. Herman returned