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.

agreed nor refused. With all the adults watching, and as the birthday girl no less, she

had no intention of going to Newport anyway.

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

out, "Jonah, Mr. Stranz, please

Pattie's hand, worried Pattie might feel out

and even though Pattie was the star of the show, she couldn't say a word. By the end

Salstrom family, Pattie's position was rock solid. Mute or not, nobody dared to

letting her know she

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

her brought back memories of that old scandal-what the gossip columns had

was crass enough

confidence. She was Emmie White, after all-she didn't owe anyone an explanation, and

save her was herself. As long as her conscience was clear, nothing else

a look at you. Qur

hear, so it was clear Pattie was

pride-so different from how she'd been

on the cue and started showering Pattie with

going to grow up to be

lovely girl! I wonder which lucky family will

day."

was all just flattery,