The Bound Between Us

Chapter 951

Layna stared at Pattie's wild hand gestures, rolling her eyes. "What are you

flapping about, Pattie? Cat got your tongue? Honestly, you look like a monkey in a zoo—it's hilarious. Come on, why are you being so stingy? Just show me

already!"

She couldn't hide her jealousy. Layna had just heard from Jonah that Justin had given Pattie a painting, and it burned. If Justin hadn't given her a gift, then Pattie shouldn't get one either.

Without another word, Layna lunged for the painting. Pattie gripped it tight,

refusing to let go. They struggled, each pulling harder, until-rip-the painting tore right down the middle.

Pattie's eyes filled with anger as she saw the ruined painting. She waved her hands furiously: You broke my painting!

Layna just smirked and shrugged, feigning innocence. "Hey, you're the one who ripped it. Don't look at me."

She straightened up, full of swagger. "By the way, Justin's mine. You can't even talk, and you think you deserve his presents? Dream on."

She'd really loved that painting-Justin was her first real friend, and now the gift

Layna scoffed, turning to

torn painting aside, grabbed a

"OW!" Layna screeched.

fell off, but she didn't care -she just wanted

landed with force-her self-defense lessons coming

for help. “Aunt Juliana! Help!

came running, but the moment they saw who was fighting- the Salstrom

staffer whispered, "Go get Mrs.

was chatting with friends when she noticed the commotion.

flustered staffer stammered, "Um, Miss Stranz and Miss Salstrom

hurried down the hall, Layna's shrieks

Juliana called

into a run. A

see what all the fuss

and the Salstrom princess was sure to become the