The Bound Between Us

Chapter 128

When Anastasia found out Herman had been playing her for a fool all the sweet memories of the past seemed like a big joke to her. She had been an open book to him, but he had been on guard against her all along

The deception left her heartbroken and confused. She didn’t latch onto Herman for his house, but as his wife, she deserved to know the truth. The more she thought about it the more upset she became And just as she was about to head home, something caught her dress

Looking down, Anastasia discovered a little girl hiding under the bench. That little girl was Patte

Pattie shyly looked at Anastasia, clutching tightly onto her dress

Anastasia squatted down and asked, “Why are you hiding here, kiddo? Come out, you might bump your head”

Pattie didn’t budge, shaking her head and staying mute. Unsure of what to do, Anastasia asked, “Are you playing hide and seek with other kids, sweetie?”

Pattie shook her head again, and just silently stared at Anastasia

of familiarity. “Could you tell me your name sweetie,

of going home, Pattie reacted strongly, shaking her head and gripping Anastasia’s dress even tighter

Pattie’s silence, Anastasia began to wonder if Pattie was mute. She looked around, but there was no one else in sight. Anastasia had no

bench, her big eyes fixated on Anastasia, one hand tightly holding Anastasia, the other on

what she meant, until she heard Pattie’s stomach grow! “Are you hungry,

last night and was

about you come home with me, and I’ll cook

tousling Pattie’s hair,

been

snapped a photo of her and posted it in the homeowners’ group chat, asking if anyone had lost their child. After sending the message, Anastasia turned on the TV for Pattie to watch as she went to make pancakes in the kitchen. Every now and then, Anastasia would glance over at

or laughing, far from the lively behavior of kids her age.

room. The smell made Pattie slide off

reminded her, “Slow down, kiddo, don’t burn yourself.”