The Bound Between Us

Chapter 400

There were two results, so one of them had to be wrong.

Herman’s face grew serious as he asked, “Anastasia, what happened when you and Layna took the DNA test? How did you find Layna?”

Anastasia recalled the sequence of events and said, “I was at home when Anthony from the orphanage called, saying they found a child and wanted me to come over. I met with Anthony and then Layna. We took a hair sample for the DNA test. Monica was with me. The institution we went to is a reputable one; they wouldn’t have made a mistake.”

“Money talks,” Herman mused, tapping his finger on the table. He glanced at the sleeping Pattie and asked, “Anastasia, how do you plan to handle this?”

Anastasia caught on quickly. “Who could have bought the DNA testing institution? And what’s the purpose?” she wondered aloud. That was what she couldn’t understand.

“Could it be Julie?” Anastasia guessed. Julie had a history of shady dealings.

Herman replied calmly, “Finding out who did it is simple.”

Anastasia frowned. “You mean, make public my DNA results with Pattie.”

person behind this didn’t expect you to do a DNA test with Pattie, or that Pattie would be your biological daughter,” Herman said gravely. “Once we send Layna back, the puppet master will surely show themselves.”

“Check on Anthony from the orphanage. See who he has been in close contact with recently. He is the source,

moving to carry

washed over her. “Pattie is really my daughter. After all the

guilt-ridden. This was her own child, who was right besides her, but she had no idea. Thinking about Penny’s

her side from the get-go? Why had she

up with tears as she held Pattie’s small hand.

child I carried for nine months,” Anastasia sobbed. The tears of joy

Herman said. “Once Pattie is discharged, we can lead a happy life as a family.”

an understanding child, she reached out to wipe Anastasia’s tears. “Mommy,

broke down. She held Pattie close, saying, “Pattie, I’m your mommy. I am really your mommy, and I’m so sorry. I forgot about you

You’ve suffered so

her, Anastasia was her mommy. She didn’t see any difference between a biological mother and a mommy.

voice was soft and childish. “Mommy is the best. I love