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.

seeing Katelyn, greeted her politely. "Why don't you stay over tonight,

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

offer was taken seriously.

"Mom, you must have noticed that Pattie is a little afraid of

voice carried a

and her discomfort was visible. She sat down, fidgeting with her hands, unsure

said softly. "I honestly didn't know Pattie was Herman's daughter. No one ever told me. I've always seen how devoted you are to Herman. The first

spoken now, couldn't

I might have said

Anastasia's anger had faded, and she wasn't one

all in the past now. I admit I was a bit harsh too," Anastasia said. "With Herman gone, it feels like we've all lost our anchor. You're carrying a burden, and so am I.

the household. Flynn isn't cut out for business, and your father, well, he's never been one to stick with responsibilities. It used to

issues with Anastasia. Now, with things as they were, she felt her son wouldn't rest easy seeing them

we're family. Let's not dwell on it," Anastasia said, seizing the opportunity. "You're always welcome to come see the kids. I

but

ultimately said nothing