The Bound Between Us

Chapter 950

Layna had that sugary, sing-song voice that adults just couldn't resist. She wasn't clueless-if she ever wanted to become the Wisman family's daughter-in-law, she had to win Jonah over first.

Kids these days might look innocent, but their minds are always working overtime.

To Jonah, though, Layna was just an eight-year-old girl-at that age, she was supposed to be all fun and games. He never imagined she had any other motives.

Jonah smiled and tossed out a compliment. "Layna's such a sweetheart-so charming! You should come visit us in Newport sometime."

Layna's eyes lit up. "Really, Uncle Jonah? I'd love to go to Newport!"

"Of course," Jonah laughed. "Uncle Jonah would be happy to have you."

,

Layna knew exactly how to wrap adults around her finger. She turned to Scott, putting on her sweetest face. "Uncle Scott, can I go? I really want to see Newport."

Scott was a bit surprised-Layna was unusually well-behaved today. He knew Jonah was just being polite, so he said, “Maybe when you're on break, Layna. For now, your job is to focus on school."

Layna tried to hide her disappointment for Jonah's sake, flashing a bright smile. "Alright! Justin, when summer break comes, I'll come find you in Newport, okay?"

Justin nodded out of politeness, then turned to Pattie. "You're welcome too. Newport's full of cool places-I'll show you around when you come."

Layna's heart twisted with jealousy-Justin was so warm toward Pattie, but barely noticed her.

the adults watching, and as the birthday girl no

going to Newport

couldn't speak-Pattie was mute-so she preferred

then, Herman called out, "Jonah, Mr.

hand, worried Pattie might feel

the star of the show, she couldn't say a word. By the end of the night,

know that in the Salstrom family, Pattie's position

at Anastasia, letting her

banquet hall. As Anastasia entered, she could feel the guests' eyes drifting her

back memories of that old scandal-what the gossip columns had dubbed the "Emmie White

was crass

owe

her lesson-the only person who could save her was herself. As

a big smile. "Let Grandma take a look at you. Qur eldest granddaughter

it was

pride-so different from how she'd

on the cue and started showering

Katelyn. Your granddaughter's going to grow

which lucky

day."

was all just flattery, an