The Bound Between Us

Chapter 180

Anastasia looked at Pattie, feeling all kinds of upset inside.

“Pattie, I’ve got you some snacks. Take them, but make sure your mom doesn’t see, okay? Anastasia handed over the snacks and added. “If you get hungry, eat some. If you run into any trouble, remember you can come to my place. Building 3, Unit 1, room 802, got

it?”

Pattie, clutching the snacks, stared wide-eyed at Anastasia and gave a little nod.

Anastasia couldn’t be sure if Pattie really understood her, or if she was just nodding absent-mindedly. Seeing the still healing scars on Pattie’s exposed ankle, Anastasia felt a pang of sadness. She really wanted to take Pattie away.

If Pattie stayed in this household, her future would definitely be ruined.

Penny’s voice drifted out from inside the house. “Damn kid, who’s at the door? Where the hell did you run off to? Aren’t you supposed to be looking after your little brother?”

Pattie quickly shut the door and went back to take care of her little brother, hiding the snacks

Penny was busy playing poker, not bothering to care for Pattie and her son. She only glanced casually at the living room to check that the kids were there, then went back to her game.

Pattie amused the little boy with a toy, and his giggles made her laugh along. Only when she was with her little brother could she get a moment’s rest. But if her little brother started crying, she’d get a beating

a bad temper. So even though she really wanted

last time. If Anastasia adopted her, it would only bring her trouble and add to her burdens. Pattie, being considerate, didn’t want to be

her.

Pattie, Anastasia was pretty down. Back at her office, she called Herman and told him about Pattie’s situation. “I think we need to find a

out the local kindergartens to see if we

cover it,” Anastasia said. “I won’t

like a thom, pricking them

take care of

school enrollment. “Go to Wonderland Kindergarten across from Harmony Meadows and sort

Salstrom, I’ll

“If Penny and her husband refuse to send Pattie to school,

“I understand.”

Penny, police

to assist her, but given her sudden promotion to chief,

done. Even the most outstanding leader needed cooperation and execution from their team. Anastasia

having to handle almost everything in the design department as the chief

Lauren and Amy’s help, it wasn’t enough. There

design skills wore excellent. Despite her team’s lackluster effort, she was still able to satisfy clients with her designs. In order to get the

able to do what she loved, Anastasia felt exhilarated, as if