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.

Katelyn, greeted her politely. "Why don't you stay over tonight, Katelyn?" she offered,

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

taken seriously. She and Pattie each picked up a child and

must have

carried a hint of

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

one ever told me. I've always seen how devoted you are to Herman. The first time I saw Pattie, I just felt she was meant to be

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

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

faded, and she wasn't one

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. It's good

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,

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

it," Anastasia said, seizing the opportunity. "You're always welcome to come see the

but not take them

but ultimately said nothing