The Bound Between Us

Chapter 383

The streets were bustling as Layna, backpack slung over her shoulder, navigated the crowded sidewalks.

She was heading south, alone. Her solitary figure attracted attention, with passers-by stealing glances at her.

Despite her fatigue, the thought of seeing her mother soon kept her spirits high. She kept moving forward, asking for directions along the way.

Layna was bold, flagging down a yellow cab that whizzed by. The cabbie asked, “Little lady, where are your folks?”

“I live at Harmony Meadows. Can you take me there? I’ll ask my mom to pay you,” Layna replied.

Feeling sympathetic towards the lone child, the cabbie hesitated before agreeing, “Hop in.”

“Thanks, sir!” Layna beamed as she got in. “To Harmony Meadows, please. That’s where my mom stays.”

“Alright.” The driver set the GPS to Harmony Meadows.

they arrived at the entrance of the residential complex. The meter showed a hefty fare

to get

number. I’ll ask the security guard. He knows my mom,” Layna lied

go ask.” Believing that a child so young

her pace as she got closer. Once she was out of the cabbie’s sight, she broke into a run. While the residents were accessing the security gate, she slipped into the residential complex

little lady!” The cabbie scrambled out of his car.

senses, but it was too late. Layna had disappeared into

days! Wasted my time for nothing. She’ll grow up to be a troublemaker, for

left, Herman’s car pulled up

the complex, calling out for her

Mom…” Her cries echoed in the complex, drawing the attention of

a resident, she’d ask, “Do you know where my mom lives?

one seemed