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.

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

ahead and put

offer was taken seriously. She and Pattie

must have noticed that Pattie is

carried a

her discomfort was visible. She sat down,

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 part of the Salstrom

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

continued, reaching for a tissue. "Ana, I might have said too much earlier today. Don't let

had faded, and she wasn't one to hold

admit I was a bit harsh too," Anastasia said. "With Herman gone, it feels

her 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 with responsibilities. It used to be Herman who held us

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

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

visit but not take

nothing more, just nodded