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.”

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

and see what

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 she ran away from home in a

her for a few more days? I need to take

go ahead. Grab a few strands of hair. If you want to go with your mother, we have to

days were smart. They’d seen a lot on TV 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, please come

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

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

sneered, “She might not be your real mother, you know. If the test comes back negative, she won’t come for

man’s daughter, not the daughter of a broke guy like you. When my mom comes for me, don’t you dare come