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?

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 else to do, hoping

seemed withdrawn and

Pattie for a while, Salma left as it was time for Liana to start Pattie's

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

said, "Dear, Pattie's still young and doesn't know better. Try

a bit annoyed. "I've told her so many times not to pick up the twins. She sneaked in when we weren't

won't do it again," Salma said, trying to soothe her.

chose not to tell Anastasia about these household issues,

kept her distance

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 improving her skin,

from the couch, his eyes following her

said, "Herman, really? Watching me all day, aren't you tired

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 someone

is a man's pride. You standing by my

sweet you are," Anastasia