The Bound Between Us

Chapter 143

Anastasia took Pattie back to the bedroom she once slept in, planning to transform it into a kid’s room for Pattie. Although Pattie had been hurt, she remained silent, lying quietly in Anastasia’s arms without falling asleep.

Anastasia gently stroked Pattie’s head, softly comforting her “Pattie, it’s all good now, you can have a peaceful sleep. Tomorrow, I’ll take you to the playground for some slide fun. Would you like that?”

Anastasia figured all kids would love this. However, Pattie opened her eyes wide and asked with a sob, “Why does mommy not like me, but likes my brother? I’ve been a good girl”

Hearing this, Anastasia felt a lump in her throat. She gently kissed Pattie’s forehead. “Pattie you’re a good girl, the best and cutest little friend I’ve ever met. Don’t worry about these things, just go to sleep.”

Pattie nodded and held on to Anastasia “You smell nice. I like you”

Anastasia smiled gently. You smell nice 100, Pattie. I like you too. Would you like me to tell you a story?”

Pattie had never heard a bedtime story before, and she nodded confusedly.

began her story. “Once upon a time, there was a big mountain and a cute little rabbit lived in it…”

voice, Pattie fell asleep quickly. Looking at the sleeping Pattie, Anastasia felt a sense of warmth in her heart, as if this girl had

kissed Pattie’s forehead, turned off the light, and carefully left

his pajamas. Anastasia asked him, “What are you planning to do with Pattie?”

legal guardians, it was fine for Pattie to stay here temporarily, but she needed to go to school, and there were a lot of

deal with.

He patted the spot next to him, indicating

lay on his legs; she was

Anastasia’s hand, Herman said, “We first need to figure out whether this girl is adopted or was birthed by Penny. I don’t think Penny plans to raise her. If we send her back, she might continue to be abused. Plus,

asked in surprise, ‘Is she really not her biological child?”

adopted, but I’m not

like this child. I don’t