The Bound Between Us

Chapter 923

Anastasia had already done her research. She knew that today, once again, Caterina was taking Daria out.

After a few days of tailing them, Anastasia had figured out their routine: Caterina would first bring Daria to the playground near Salstrom Manor for a bit, and then they'd catch a cab to "accidentally" run into Autumn.

Autumn had quickly learned how to handle Daria. Whatever Daria wanted-be it snacks, new toys, or anything else-Autumn would buy it without a second thought. Daria, who used to be wary of Autumn, now adored her.

Kids are easy like that. A sweet treat, and their mood does a complete 180.

At two or three years old, boys love toys most of all. They love to show off, too—if another kid has something, they want it, too.

Autumn made sure Daria got everything he wanted, and Daria was absolutely beaming.

That day, Caterina met up with Autumn and Daria at a shopping mall, where Autumn showered Daria with new clothes. Soon after, Caterina made up an excuse and left, leaving Daria with Autumn.

All the while, Anastasia followed from a distance, snapping photos on her phone like a detective.

Joseph, Daria's father, was out of town on business and wouldn't be back for days. Katelyn barely paid attention to Daria, and Feiman, the housekeeper, was too busy to care. Eventually, Daria just ended up with the nanny, who didn't really bother with him.

As soon as Caterina left, Anastasia saw Autumn take Daria into a flower shop.

She parked her car by the curb and kept watch.

Inside the shop, surrounded by colorful flowers, Daria tugged at a bunch of baby's breath. "Grandma, I like these flowers."

denied Daria, so Daria felt free

them, I'll get them for you," Autumn replied with a

it fun?"

it's very special," Autumn teased, keeping it mysterious. She was planning to take Daria to the cemetery to

gone for a long time, but Daria had never visited

to go!" Daria clapped

bought the flowers and took

suspicion, Autumn didn't use the family driver. She either called

soon as Autumn left, Anastasia started

as they reached the cemetery on the outskirts

would Autumn bring a little boy

skin crawl, with only the wind

didn't dare follow

so quiet, her headlights

By the time she

parking lot, Autumn and Daria were

found the cemetery caretaker

boy? Which way did they go? What are they

hand expectantly. Anastasia got the

went up the back hill. What else would people be

you," Anastasia said, then

stretched out in all directions, and little gine trees cast