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.”

would be your biological daughter,” Herman said gravely. “Once we send Layna back, the puppet master

orphanage. See who he has been in close contact with recently. He

moving to

Pattie, and a wave of joy washed over her. “Pattie is really my daughter. After all the twists and turns, she’s been by my side

This was her own child, who was right besides her, but she had no idea. Thinking about Penny’s abuse of Pattie, her heart ached.

the get-go? Why had she forgotten about

as she held Pattie’s small hand. Her tears

daughter. She’s really the child I carried for nine months,” Anastasia sobbed.

you can finally rest easy,” Herman said. “Once Pattie is discharged, we can lead a happy life

she reached out to wipe Anastasia’s tears. “Mommy, don’t

your mommy. I am really your mommy, and I’m so

You’ve suffered so much because

her mommy. She didn’t see any difference

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