The Bound Between Us

Chapter 687

Liana had just managed to calm Pattie before opening the door for Salma.

Salma asked, "Ms. Liana, is Pattie alright now?"

"She's quiet now," Liana replied. "Auntie, Pattie's just a kid, and a special one at that. She needs some extra attention."

Understandingly, Salma said, "Thank you, Ms. Liana. I'll go check on Pattie."

Liana simply nodded, "Okay."

Salma entered to find Pattie sitting quietly, her expression pulling at Salma's heart. She sat beside Pattie and said, "Pattie, grandma knows you're upset. My poor Pattie, come here for a hug."

Obediently, Pattie leaned into Salma's arms, signaling through gestures: I like grandma more now, not granny.

How deeply hurt must this child be to feel this way?

hair and reassured her, "Granny is just worried about your little siblings. They're still so young. Try not to say things like that, okay? When she's around, keep a bit of distance from your siblings so there's

withdrawn and

while, Salma left as it was time for

the nannies could finally

Pattie's still young and doesn't know better. Try not to be too

she used to," Katelyn said, a bit annoyed. "I've told her so many times not to pick up the

yes, I've already scolded Pattie. She won't do it again," Salma said, trying to soothe her. "Dear, I've made some tea. Let's head downstairs and take

about

scolded by Katelyn, Pattie kept her distance from

her hair up, looking youthful and not at all like she'd just given birth. Anastasia had

watched her from the couch,

"Herman, really? Watching me all day, aren't you tired of it? Your eyes

daughter, so young and beautiful." Anastasia laughed, "Then they'd

wife is a man's pride. You

Anastasia teased, moving