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.

lost a son. I think of you as my daughter. Emmie and

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

women's intentions were pure-they both loved the children dearly. One had lost a husband, the other

Herman, Anastasia didn't have the heart to argue

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

Manor? Herman might be gone, but I'm still part of the family. I'll take care of you, the house,

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

the older and younger generations, she needed to rise above the situation, rather than fight over

glistened with gratitude as she hugged

children that helped Katelyn cope with

Salstrom Manor wasn't opposed by Salma, though she chose

leave Salstrom Manor, Salma said, "Ana, I'll stay at South

too. She should be with me. I don't want her

shook her head, "Ana,

wouldn't feel comfortable at