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 don't you stay over tonight, Katelyn?"

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

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

must have

a hint of

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

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

words, spoken now, couldn't undo the past prejudices that had

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

truth, Anastasia's anger had faded, and she

Herman gone, it feels like we've all lost our anchor. You're

holding everything together, running 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 be Herman who held us together, and now

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

the opportunity. "You're always welcome

visit but not take them away

ultimately said nothing more, just nodded in