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.

politely. "Why

"Sure thing! Ana's mom, you go ahead and put the kids to

awkwardly, realizing her polite offer was taken seriously. She and Pattie each picked up

must have noticed that Pattie is a little

carried a

she was at fault, and her discomfort was visible. She sat down, fidgeting with her hands, unsure of what to

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

was a blend of emotions. These words, spoken now, couldn't undo the past prejudices that had

continued, reaching for a tissue. "Ana, I might have

Anastasia's anger had faded, and

bit harsh too," Anastasia said. "With Herman gone, it feels like we've all lost our

running the household. Flynn isn't cut out for

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

said, seizing the opportunity. "You're always welcome

she could visit but

said nothing more, just nodded