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.

all the adults watching, and as the

intention of going to Newport

she preferred not to trouble

Herman called out, "Jonah, Mr.

hand, worried Pattie

show, she couldn't say a word.

in the Salstrom family, Pattie's position was rock solid. Mute or not,

smiled at Anastasia, letting her know

grand banquet hall. As Anastasia

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

nobody was crass

didn't owe

her lesson-the only person who could save her was

said, gliding over with a big smile. "Let Grandma take a look at you. Qur eldest granddaughter just gorgeous!

made sure everyone could hear, so it was clear Pattie was Herman's real daughter-not some

pride-so different from how she'd been at Emmie and Nancy's baby shower years

on the cue and started

stunning, Katelyn. Your granddaughter's going to grow up to

lovely girl! I wonder which lucky

day."

just flattery, an attempt