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 of Pattie. I don’t want to

It had a team of housekeepers and servants. She had been dreaming of a princess-like life.

looked at Anastasia in anticipation. Anastasia, however, was oblivious to the thoughts in Layna’s mind. Seeing Layna’s tears stirred something in her. Perhaps becoming a mother had

was only a momentary softening. She stuck to her decision. “Layna, your father loves you too. Go with him. Focus on your studies. Live a good life. I’ll come to

tears continued to flow. “Mom, I want to go with you. You promised me. You said I would have my own room in

Reagan grabbed Layna’s arm. “Anastasia

her. I know what you want – a comfortable life with her. But that’s not your fate.”

to go or not. He just dragged her out of the house. Salma tried to

her under his

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

short-tempered.” Reagan shrugged, and then left,