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.”

Layna clung to Anastasia’s hand, crying, “Mom, I’m sorry. I’ll never hurt Pattie again. I’ll be good, and I’ll take care

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

oblivious to the thoughts in Layna’s mind. Seeing Layna’s tears

“Layna, your father loves you too. Go with him. Focus on your studies. Live a good life. I’ll

go with you.

with the crying.” Reagan grabbed Layna’s arm. “Anastasia isn’t

know what you want –

whether Layna wanted to go or not. He just dragged her out of

retorted, picking up Layna and tucking her

you find a different way to deal with her. The more you push, the more

then left, still carrying Layna. “Let’s