The Bound Between Us

Chapter 403

Layna’s actions were extreme and unexpected.

Reagan grabbed Layna’s hand roughly, snapping, “You think I want to be here? If I weren’t here, you’d be on the streets begging or back at the orphanage.”

Layna shook off Reagan’s grip, moving to stand by Anastasia’s side. She was on the brink of tears. “I have a mom. I want to live with my mom.”

If Layna hadn’t been so wickedly manipulative, Anastasia might have considered adopting her, to keep Pattie company. However, Layna relentlessly attempted to outshine Pattie, even resorting to endangering her, which made Anastasia hesitate.

Reagan got to his feet, pointing at Layna and shouting, “Anastasia isn’t your real mom. You were born to a life of hardship with me. You don’t have the luck to be Ms. Anastasia’s daughter. Now, come with me or you’ll be begging on the streets.”

“Mom, I’m sorry. I’ll never hurt Pattie

heard Salma talking about their upcoming move to a new house, which was a grand mansion like those from the TV shows. It had a team of housekeepers and servants. She had been

to the thoughts in Layna’s mind. Seeing Layna’s tears stirred something in her. Perhaps becoming a mother had softened

“Layna, your father loves you too. Go with

“Mom, I want to go with you. You promised me. You said

Layna’s arm. “Anastasia isn’t your real mother.

legal guardian. Stop trying to cling to her. I know what you want – a comfortable

of the house. Salma tried to intervene. “Hey, go easy on her.

picking up Layna and tucking her under his arm. “Anastasia, I’ll take

find a different way to deal with

then left, still carrying Layna.