The Bound Between Us

Chapter 954

Scott's promise tonight was the biggest olive branch he could've offered.

Three wishes. No expiration date.

That meant Pattie basically had the Stranz family on speed dial. As long as she didn't ask them to do anything illegal or outrageous, Scott would say yes-no questions asked.

Those three wishes ended up being her greatest shield, even years later.

Pattie didn't bother checking with her parents. She just nodded.

This was the Stranz family's way of making things right. If she'd gone to ask her parents first and then agreed, everyone would've thought the adults put her up to it. And honestly, with a deal this sweet, you'd be a fool to say no.

Now, if Layna ever started up her nonsense again, Pattie could just let the Stranz family handle it.

Seeing Pattie agree, Scott finally relaxed. As long as Pattie was okay, everything else would fall into place.

Herman turned to Anastasia. "Take Pattie, get that bump on her forehead checked, and find her something clean to wear."

Pattie's dress was wrecked from the fight-no way she could be seen like that.

She'd mostly come out unscathed, except for the swelling on her forehead where Juliana had shoved her.

Anastasia got the message and led Pattie out by the hand.

Scott seized the moment. "Mr. Salstrom, let's step out and talk."

With Pattie soothed, Herman still needed to cool off. Scott was smooth and smart

not to make a big enemy out of the Salstroms over

two men left the room to

guests

quietly ducked into the hotel kitchen to grab some ice, then went looking for

beats ice

about the fight. She rushed to the lounge where Anastasia and

then, Pattie had changed clothes, and Anastasia was

girl is such a troublemaker. Who thought it

runs in the same circles. In Riverdale, the Stranz family is one of the big four.

scowled. "So where's Layna

Anastasia said. "That kid is

"Pattie, if you see Layna again, just keep your distance. We're not afraid of trouble, but with people like her,

had something up her sleeve, and with

acted like

Pattie-because she couldn't speak, she was always at a disadvantage

Got it,

her mind stuck on the painting that got ripped during

the door. "Ana, Pattie, it's me-Justin. I came

sound of Justin's voice, Pattie's eyes, which had been dull, suddenly lit

noticed and smiled. "Come

and a towel. "Ana, I saw Pattie's forehead was swollen, so I grabbed some ice from

looked like a

to be a stunner when

"Seriously? He's the Wisman family's eldest-Jonah's son,