The Bound Between Us

Chapter 710

folks assume it's a knockoff. It's all about the confidence and aura you carry.

The janitor didn't even try to hide his disdain for Alisa. With her plain looks, she definitely didn't give off a wealthy vibe. It's like that old saying: if someone truly rich carries a fake designer bag, everyone still thinks it's real. But if someone less fortunate buys the real deal, The janitor spat on the ground near Alisa and walked off, his bucket swinging by his side. Fuming, Alisa felt her head spin. She glanced down at her dress, frustration bubbling inside her.

Once home, she decided to wash the dress herself. Only after it was soaking did she notice the label: dry clean only. Just like that, her $10,000 dress was ruined.

Over at Southridge Estates, Anastasia was diving back into the swing of things, learning the family business ropes from Herman after her maternity leave. Herman planned to ease her into a management role once she was fully recovered, ensuring she had the authority she needed. Anastasia was already getting a solid grip on the company's operations. Even without Herman's guidance, she was handling tasks more efficiently every day. Watching her grow, Herman felt a swell of pride, having personally mentored her.

Back home, Herman's first stop was the nursery. The sight of his adorable twins could melt away a day's stress instantly. Meanwhile, Pattie's progress at school was another point of pride for him.

their room, poring over some of Herman's past project cases, soaking up as much as she could. When Herman joined her, he found her deeply engrossed on the couch. He sat beside her, wrapping an arm around her

I ended up with a numb face and

a gentle tap on the forehead. "What's on your mind now? How about we take Pattie skiing tomorrow? Since Emmie and Nancy

along the same lines. She had planned to let Pattie bond with her siblings at home while Katelyn was away, then take her out once Katelyn

What time are

"Whenever we wake up. No rush. The key is to enjoy ourselves. The ski lodge is ours, after all, so there's no

we'll just tag along with you then," Anastasia teased, secretly thrilled at the prospect of skiing. It had been

morning, Pattie was up early, excitement radiating off her. The family set off on their adventure, leaving little Emmie and Nancy in the capable

Pattie had been through a lot lately, and a day out would