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.

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

remember your folks’ phone number? Tell them to come down to get you,” said the cabbie, hoping to get

remember my mom’s number. I’ll ask the security guard.

a child so young wouldn’t have any ill intentions,

guard, picking up 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 before the guard and

lady!” The cabbie scrambled out of

to his senses, but it was too late. Layna had disappeared into the complex.

“Kids these days! Wasted my time for nothing. She’ll grow up to be a troublemaker, for sure.” With

Herman’s car pulled up and entered the complex.

the complex, calling out

Her cries echoed in the complex, drawing the attention of several residents.

she’d ask, “Do you know where

no one seemed to know.