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 else to do,

withdrawn and

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

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

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

used 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.

trying to soothe her. "Dear, I've made some tea. Let's head downstairs and

chose not to tell Anastasia about these household issues, so Anastasia

kept her

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

the couch, his

day, aren't you tired

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 young and pretty be with

man's pride. You standing by my side

sweet you are," Anastasia