The Bound Between Us

Chapter 396

Chapter 396

Anastasia felt a chill running down her spine, both from Layna’s maliciousness and concern for Pattie’s wellbeing.

When Herman had brought Pattie to the hospital, her face was smeared with blood, which was a sight that shook them to the core.

The love Herman had for Pattie was no secret to Anastasia. Despite not being related by blood, Herman treated Pattie like his own daughter. He would buy her the best and the most expensive of everything, had even decorated a pink princess room for her in their new house, and built a mini amusement park in their backyard.

When Layna “woke up” from her trance, she was led to the emergency room by Salma. Anastasia was afraid when she saw Layna. She didn’t know how to face this child anymore.

“Ana, how’s Pattie doing?” Salma asked anxiously.

Anastasia replied, “She’s still inside. We have to wait for the doctor to come out to know -more.”

Layna, sensing the tense atmosphere, softly called out, “Mom.”

Anastasia couldn’t respond this time. She couldn’t even bear to look at Layna.

Just then, the doctor emerged from the emergency room. “Family of Paradise?”

Herman immediately stood up. Herman asked, “Doctor, how’s

but luckily they’re not deep and haven’t hit any crucial parts. We’ve stitched them up. The child’s hand is also sprained, so be careful

had fallen down the stairs, she had cut her head and bled, which looked horrifying, but her injuries were not severe.

Herman heaved a sigh of

regular room. She was still unconscious, as the anesthesia hadn’t worn off. Pattie’s hair had been cut off due to the stitches on her head, and except for the top, her

a small child suffer, Anastasia and Herman were heartbroken. Herman, noticing Anastasia’s fatigue, said, “Anastasia, you

Pattie to wake up.” Anastasia turned to Salma

child home first. I’ll bring you some dinner

a remorseful

asked her calmly, “What are you sorry

Her lips quivered, on the verge of

to the station? Why did you say you didn’t see her when she was in the

taken aback as she wasn’t aware

her out to play…” Layna blinked back tears. “I’m sorry mom.

If it had been any other child, Anastasia might have believed them, but as

disappointment. “Mom,

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