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?

was shaking, she wanted to touch Pattie’s wounds, but she didn’t dare, afraid it would cause Pattie more pain. Anastasia couldn’t hold back her tears

away her tears and went to open

feeling okay Monica had heard Anastasia wasn’t feeling well, so she came to check on her. Seeing her red, tear-streaked eyes, she quickly asked, “Why are you

it down, the kid just fell asleep, don’t wake her.”

kid? Monica was totally

found a kid in the neighborhood “Anastasia quickly filled her in

the bedroom Pattie was sleeping like a log Monica thought

away a few years back. If

her

the neighborhood group chat. No ones claimed her yet” Anastasia glanced at the peacefully sleeping Pattie. This kid She’s been abused,

like this? How could anyone lay a finger on such a cute little girl? Ana, we need to call the police”

Anastasia said. “The kid seems a bit quiet. She doesnt talk much, I’ve been with her for a while, and she’s only