The Bound Between Us

Chapter 151

Salma simply didn’t want to butt into Anastasia and Herman’s newlywed life.

Anastasia and Herman had just tied the knot, and they were not even a few months in.

Understanding Salma’s thoughts, Anastasia said, “Mom, you see how busy Herman and I are, nobody’s gonna be around to watch over Pattie. With her going to and from school, she needs someone to drop her off and pick her up. We just won’t have the time. Mom, I have to lean on you.”

Hearing this, Salma glanced at Pattie and asked Anastasia, “So you’re saying, Pattie is gonna be living with us?”

Anastasia and Herman were still young; they would eventually have kids of their own. Taking care of someone else’s kid now would definitely put the pressure on them

Anastasia didn’t delve into the topic further with Pattie present. She passed her some food and said, “Eat up, Pattle.”

was probably a burden. She didn’t say anything, and just quietly ate her meal. After finishing her meal,

go and watch some TV in the living room, leave this to

down the dishes and obediently went to

asked, “Ana, what are you planning to do about the kid?” “Herman and I have talked it over, if Pattie’s family agrees, we’ll adopt her,” Anastasia answered with a smile. “Herman doesn’t have any parents,

Herman are going to want your own kids someday, have you calculated those costs? This isn’t like keeping a pet where you just provide food. This is a child who needs education. Besides, doesn’t she have parents? I don’t agree

had was grounded in reality and was meant

Pattie, who was quietly watching TV in the living room, Anastasia said, “Pattie’s parents probably aren’t her biological ones. She was likely adopted by them. That couple had their own child and frequently abused Pattie.

or an orphanage, there are many ways to help the kid. Why do you insist on adopting her?” Salma persuaded, “Pattie is a lovely child, and is pitiful, but we need to make

Anastasia’s biological daughter years ago to not interfere with Anastasia’s happiness. Now Anastasia wanted to adopt a stranger’s child, Salma was

Anastasia speechless “Mom, things aren’t as bad as you’re making

can’t work and all the pressure will fall onto your husband.” Salma gently tapped Anastasia’s forehead. “You silly