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?

"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

seemed withdrawn and

Pattie for a while, Salma left as it was time for Liana

twins, Nan and Emmie, no longer crying, the nannies could finally relax. This gave Katelyn a

said, "Dear, Pattie's still young and doesn't

to," Katelyn said, a bit annoyed. "I've told her so many times not to pick up the twins. She sneaked in when we weren't looking. What if something

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 a

chose not to tell Anastasia about

being scolded by Katelyn, Pattie kept her distance from

was eager to leave the maternity center and head home. She woke up early, freshened up, dressed in new clothes, and tied her hair up, looking youthful and not at all like she'd just given birth. Anastasia had done postnatal exercises at the center, regaining her pre-pregnancy figure and even

from the couch, his eyes

all day, aren't you tired of it?

get tired of it," Herman grinned. "Walking out with you looking like this, people might think you're my daughter, so young and beautiful." Anastasia laughed, "Then they'd think I'm just after your money, because why else would

pride. You standing by my side

sweet you are," Anastasia teased, moving