The Bound Between Us

Chapter 384

Penny suddenly gripped Layna’s arms and her voice was strained with urgency. “Is your mother’s name Anastasia?”

Penny’s abruptness startled Layna and her face was paling in fear. “Let go of me, you lunatic!” Layna cried out, struggling to free herself. Penny’s eyes were blazing as she said, “I know where your mother is. I’ll take you to her.”

At those words, Layna finally quieted down, her fear forgotten. She gazed at Penny, her voice filled with hope. “You know my mother?”

Penny gritted her teeth. “I’d recognize her no matter where she goes.”

Layna was dismissive, her tone imperious. “Then take me to her now. My mother is beautiful and wealthy. I’ll have her reward you once we get there.

Anastasia had just put Pattie to bed when she heard a noise at the door. Carefully tucking Pattie in, she got up to investigate.

As she reached the living room, there was a knock on the door.

was Herman. She asked, “You’re back early. Did

you eat dinner?”

your day? Did “Not much, just half a bowl and some fruit.” Anastasia laughed. “I’m eating smaller portions more frequently. I am not overeating.” “We have your prenatal check-up next Wednesday

a smile. “You women have a knack for holding grudges, especially during pregnancy and confinement. I must make a good

laughed. “You’re exaggerating.”

Anastasia sat down on the foyer bench. “Herman,” she hesitated. “There’s

found her.” Anastasia chose her words carefully. “The orphanage director called me. I met the child and had a DNA tes done.

spoke gently, and Herman listened attentively. After she finished, he

the day after tomorrow. The house is big enough. If the DNA test confirms it, bring the child home.”

to cause Anastasia any distress. It was a “Love

“Herman, I’m sorry. I owe you so

say. Meeting Herman was the best thing that

could be visiting at this hour? The two exchanged a glance, and Herman got up to answer the door. A little girl stood