The Bound Between Us

Chapter 387

Layna was a spitfire, stubborn and unyielding, even to the point of twisting right from wrong. Despite her young age, her actions were telling of the kind of person she would grow up to be.

If Layna continued down this path, she was bound to become an unruly and unreasonable woman, with skewed values.

Anastasia was at her wit’s end. “Layna, I can’t believe you’re thinking this way…”

Salma attempted to pacify the situation. “Alright, alright, she’s just a kid. She’s new here, perhaps she’s just not used to it. All kids are possessive, and we just need to guide her slowly.”

Anastasia was at a loss with Layna; she was just too stubborn. Taking a deep breath, Anastasia said to Salma, “Mom, can you watch over Pattie for a bit? Layna, come to my room with me.” She needed to correct Layna’s bad habits and give her proper guidance.

Layna felt exceptionally overjoyed and followed Anastasia to her room after receiving Anastasia’s attention.

“Layna, all these years, I have not fulfilled my responsibilities towards you, and for that, I am deeply sorry. I brought you back here because I want to make up for my shortcomings and to guide

words and just stood there

or ask your sister. Taking something that belongs to someone else without asking is impolite, and it’s

has her own room, and I don’t. She has loads of pretty clothes and toys, and I don’t. Do you not love me? Do you

for you. But we’re moving tomorrow, and you’ll have your own room then. You’ll have the clothes and toys you want. I treat you and your sister equally. Even if you don’t like your sister, you can’t

didn’t want to upset her mom either. “Alright,” Layna agreed reluctantly. Anastasia felt relieved. After talking with Layna, Anastasia called Pattie into the room. “Pattie, your sister just arrived. You must be

obediently. “Okay.”

felt she had done her part in guiding the two girls and hoped there wouldn’t be any

Salma was doing laundry. She threatened Pattie to hand over all her toys and pretty clothes or else she would beat her up. Remembering her mother’s words about

of toys. Let’s play together.” Pattie was generous and

envious of all the beautiful toys. “Did Mom buy