The Bound Between Us

Chapter 686

Chapter 686

Pattie's eyes were red and puffy, her little hands nervously twisting the hem of her shirt. She felt small and misunderstood after being yelled at.

She used to call Katelyn "Grandma," just like her previous grandma, who was always loving and gentle, never harsh. What had changed?

Even at her young age, Pattie could sense the shift in Katelyn's feelings towards her. Kids pick up on these things.

This scene was all too familiar to Pattie; it brought back memories of being scolded by Penny West. Penny had been kind until her own little brother arrived, and then it was all shouting and harsh words.

Pattie, already hurt by past abuse and isolation, felt her heart break a little more. She just wanted to play with her siblings, but Katelyn's words pushed her over the edge. Her fists clenched tight, and she bit her lip so hard it nearly bled, her face flushed with anger. Katelyn continued, "Pattie, are you listening to me? You can't touch the babies' heads. Their skulls are still soft, just a thin layer protecting them. If something happens..."

"Ah!!!" Pattie couldn't hold it in any longer and let out a piercing scream.

Unable to express her feelings with words, she screamed instead.

crying. The

picked up Noah, trying to calm him while scolding Pattie, "Why can't you be

even louder, her face twisted

Salma rushed upstairs, "What's going

Liana, Pattie's tutor, also hurried over. Katelyn quickly told the nanny to comfort Emmie, "Ana, please, take care of Pattie.

demeanor was frightening,

to hold her and

centered on caring for

inconsolable, her emotions a wild storm. Salma couldn't calm

said, taking Pattie

carrying Pattie back to her

was in chaos, with Emmie and Noah

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255