The Bound Between Us

Chapter 129

Pattie was out like a light in Anastasia’s arms in no time.

Anastasia had a faint, comforting scent about her that was so soothing it made you feel right at home. Pattie was clinging onto Anastasia’s skirt for dear life, a clear sign of her deep-seated insecurity

Watching Pattie snooze away, Anastasia felt an odd sense of peace. She cautiously placed the child on the bed. When she took off Pattie’s shoes, she noticed they were old, worn out and didnt even fit properly.

What kid wasnt the apple of their parents’ eye these days? Even the most neglectful of parents wouldn’t let their kid strut around in shoes like these.

Pattie’s heels were all worn out, but she’d never once complained about it hurting.

Seeing the wounds on Pattie’s feet had already broken Anastasia’s heart. But when she took off Pattie’s clothes, she couldn’t hold back the tears. Pattie was black and blue all over. Clearly, someone had been beating her. There were finger marks and thin lines, as well as a bunch of small wounds like she’d been pricked with a needle

Was this child abuse?

shaking, she wanted to touch Pattie’s wounds, but she didn’t dare, afraid it would cause Pattie more pain. Anastasia

then, the doorbell rang Anastasia wiped away her tears

Monica had heard Anastasia wasn’t feeling well, so she came to check on

down,

kid? Monica

kid in the neighborhood “Anastasia quickly filled her

Monica peered into the bedroom Pattie was sleeping like a log Monica thought

a few years back. If Anastasia’s child hadn’t been given away, she’d be about Pattie’s age

kid is this? Ana, you cant just bring her home like this, her

Anastasia glanced at the peacefully sleeping Pattie. This

seeing the heartbreaking bruises, angrily said. “Who the hell does something like this? How could anyone lay a finger on such a cute little girl? Ana, we need to call the police”

her what happened,” Anastasia said. “The kid seems a bit quiet. She doesnt talk much, I’ve been