The Bound Between Us

Chapter 378

Anastasia glanced at Duncan, who was puffing on a cigarette, and he showed no intention of stopping her. “Don’t look at me,” he said. “If you want to take her, just take her. I’ve been feeding this little runt for a while, and she’s still a stranger to me. She’s a waste of good food.”

Anastasia was flabbergasted. This was completely different from what she had expected.

Monica was also at a loss. Taking the girl home now seemed too impulsive.

“Well…” Anastasia didn’t want to hurt the little girl’s feelings, so she gently explained, “Sweetie, your name is Layna, right? I can’t take you home today. Can you stay here a bit longer? You might be my daughter, but we need to make sure first, do you ünderstand?”

Layna shook her head. “No, I don’t want to stay here. Mommy, please take me with you.”

a good life with my mommy. If you hit me again, I will have my mother

again and see what happens.” Duncan suddenly stood up, looking

quickly hid behind Anastasia. “Mommy, you see, he wants to hit me. Please take me home, or he will beat me up.” Anastasia was torn. “Layna, your dad is just trying to scare you. He won’t hit you, okay? I will come to pick you up in a few days.” Anastasia could tell that Duncan, despite his tough exterior, was actually quite concerned about L’ayna; otherwise, he wouldn’t have rushed to bring her back when

but she told Duncan, “Duncan, could you take care of her for a few more days? I need to take a few strands of her hair for a

your mother, we

and understood more than you’d expect. When Layna heard about the hair for a DNA test, she quickly pulled out a few strands of hair and handed them to Anastasia. “Mommy,

anything, but looking at Layna’s hopeful eyes, she couldn’t say

Anastasia thanked Duncan and left with Monica. Layna felt very reluctant and watched them leave from

be your real mother, you know. If the test comes back negative, she won’t come for you. If I ended up with a daughter with your temper, I’d wish I

must be my real mother, Duncan. I told you, I’m a rich man’s daughter, not the daughter of a broke guy like you. When