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?

loving touch, Salma stroked Pattie's 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 no trouble." Salma wasn't sure what

seemed withdrawn and

Salma left as it was

and the twins, Nan and Emmie, no longer crying, the nannies

upset Pattie again, smiled and said, "Dear, Pattie's still young and doesn't know better.

told her so many times not to pick up

do it again," Salma said, trying to soothe her. "Dear, I've made some tea. Let's

about these

kept her

next day, Anastasia 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.

from the couch, his eyes following her

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

this, people might think you're my daughter, so young and beautiful." Anastasia

wife is a man's pride. You standing by my side doubles my

sweet you are," Anastasia