The Bound Between Us

Chapter 788

Pattie's actions made Anastasia realize just how much of an impact Katelyn had on her granddaughter.

"Pattie," Anastasia called out as she approached quickly.

Katelyn looked a bit flustered when she saw Anastasia. "Oh, Ana, I was just talking with Pattie. I wasn't scolding her or anything."

"Mom, it's late. What are you doing here?" Anastasia asked, though she already knew.

Katelyn, a bit embarrassed, replied, "I just wanted to check on the kids and apologize to Pattie. Pattie, I'm your grandma, and I don't hold anything against you. Go have fun with your siblings."

Katelyn seemed to have softened, showing the kindness she had when they first met.

Pattie, surprised by the change, glanced at Anastasia for reassurance.

Anastasia said, "Pattie, why don't you let Grandma take the little ones to their room? It's getting late, and you've got school tomorrow. Miss Liana expects you at ten in the morning."

Anastasia made it clear she didn't want Katelyn taking the kids back to Salstrom Manor. She loved having all three children at home, making it lively. Katelyn was welcome to visit, but taking them away wasn't an option anymore.

called Salma, who, upon seeing Katelyn, greeted her politely. "Why don't you stay over tonight, Katelyn?" she offered, out of

Ana's mom, you go ahead and put the kids to bed.

taken seriously. She

must have

a

her discomfort was visible. She sat

I've always seen how devoted you are to Herman. The first time I saw Pattie, I just

of emotions. These words, spoken now, couldn't undo the past prejudices

up as she continued, reaching for a tissue. "Ana, I might have said too much earlier today. Don't let it get to

had faded, and she

Anastasia said. "With Herman gone, it feels like we've all lost our anchor. You're carrying a

eyes filled with sorrow. "Life's unpredictable. Herman's sudden passing hit us all hard. I know you're grieving just as much as I am. You've been holding everything together, running the household. Flynn isn't cut out for business, and your father, well, he's never been one to stick

Before Herman's accident, she had been trying to resolve her issues with Anastasia. Now, with things

the opportunity. "You're always welcome to come see the kids. I could

she could visit but not take

hesitated but ultimately said nothing more, just nodded