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.”

am mom’s daughter!” 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 of Pattie. I

from the TV shows. It had a team of housekeepers and servants. She had been dreaming of a princess-like life. Her mind was filled

looked at Anastasia in anticipation. Anastasia, however, was oblivious to the thoughts in Layna’s mind.

softening. She stuck to her decision. “Layna, your father loves you too. Go with him. Focus on your studies. Live a good

Layna’s tears continued to flow. “Mom, I want to go with you.

Reagan grabbed Layna’s arm. “Anastasia isn’t your real

guardian. Stop trying to cling to her. I know what you

wanted to go or not. He just dragged her out of the house. Salma tried to intervene. “Hey, go easy on her.

I’m doing,” Reagan retorted, picking up Layna and tucking her under his arm. “Anastasia, I’ll take this brat back

you find a different way to

just short-tempered.” Reagan shrugged, and then left, still carrying Layna. “Let’s