The Bound Between Us

Chapter 745

Anastasia was completely caught up in playing with her kids, so much so that she didn't notice Katelyn's face change when she mentioned taking them home.

Without missing a beat, Katelyn scooped little Emmie out of the playpen and said, "Ana, the kids are having such a great time here. Why not let them stay a bit longer?"

As she spoke, Katelyn encouraged Emmie to call her "Nana.” Emmie, not yet able to speak, reached out to touch Katelyn's face with a giggle, her dimples showing adorably.

Anastasia caught onto Katelyn's unspoken message. She replied just as subtly, “But kids should be with their mom, right? It's been ages since I've seen them, and I've missed them so much. Thank you for taking such good care of them."

As the two women quietly vied for the children's future, Salma and Monica exchanged worried glances. This wasn't just about a temporary stay; it was a tug- of-war over custody.

Legally, Anastasia had custody, but realistically, she was up against the influential Salstrom family.

Salma chimed in with a warm smile, "We're all family here. Katelyn, you've done such a wonderful job with the kids. We all see it, but it's only natural for Ana to want to be with them after being apart for so long."

Katelyn looked at Anastasia, "You can always come visit, Ana. With everyone here, we can manage. You can't let yourself get too down, either. There's still the company to think about. With Herman gone, we need to hold things together."

Her message was clear: Anastasia might have a say in the company, but the kids belonged at Salstrom Manor.

you as my daughter. Emmie and Nancy are my grandchildren. If you take them away, what will

this family drama, wisely kept her thoughts to herself. One wrong word could escalate the

loved the children dearly. One had lost a husband, the other

late husband Herman, Anastasia didn't have

Herman's role of filial piety towards Katelyn and Feiman. Taking the kids

might be gone, but I'm still part of the family. I'll take care of

Herman, the family had lost its pillar. Anastasia resolved to become that

rise above the situation, rather than fight over custody.

gratitude as she hugged her granddaughter tightly, saying, "Thank you, my

two children that helped Katelyn cope with

to move into Salstrom Manor wasn't opposed by Salma, though she

"Ana, I'll stay at South Gate with Pattie. You can leave

Pattie is my daughter too. She should be

shook her head, "Ana,

wouldn't feel comfortable at