The Bound Between Us

Chapter 141

Due to social obligations, Herman couldn’t drive an ordinary Chevy but had to take it back to not raise Anastasia’s suspicion.

Nelson answered, “Sure thing, Mr. Salstrom,”

After giving instructions, Herman, holding Pattie’s hand, headed towards building six of the complex. Anastasia once mentioned that Pattie lived in unit. 802 of building six

Upon realizing they were heading home, Pattle slowed down, reluctant to return. When they arrived at room 802. Herman knocked. After a while, the door opened

Penny was the one who opened the door. Seeing a handsome man standing at her doorstep, she blushed.

“Hey there, handsome. What can I do for you?”

Penny didn’t notice Pattie hiding behind Herman.

With a poker face, Herman said, “I live here too and found this kid on the sidewalk this morning. Is she yours?”

Pattie stepped out from behind Herman. Penny almost didn’t recognize her at first. Pattie, in her new dress, looked like a little princess, far from her usual grubby self.

But then Penny’s face hardened. “You little rascal, running off again! Go to your room now”

Pattle shivered. She had an instinctive fear of Penny Letting go of Herman’s hand, Pattie obediently walked into the house, knowing that if she disobeyed, she would be hit.

Herman, watching all this, lightly asked, “May I come in for a moment? I bought Pattie some clothes.”

In the face of such a handsome man’s request, Penny couldn’t refuse. ‘Please, come in.”

Her place was a mess, barely walkable Herman stepped in, his brows furrowed.

Penny shouted at Pattie, It’s late, go to sleep!’

Pattie obediently went into her room. As she closed the door, she gave Herman a longing look

Once Pattie was in her room, Penny laughed. “That girl, always running around. I also have another kid to tak

Herman glanced at the room’s arrangement, asking, “Is Pattie your biological daughter?”

care of, I’m so swamped.”

The question took Penny aback. Hermans eyes were cold when he asked this

Penny had never met anyone so intimidating. She didn’t know how to answer

However, thinking about what her husband Leo once told her, she suspected that Pattie might have told Herman about her hitting Pattie

Penny, feeling guilty, said, “Of course she is, she’s my flesh and blood. What are you trying to ask? My daughter is mine, whatever people say outside is

nonsense.”

Herman coldly continued. “What about her injuries? I heard she hasn’t started kindergarten yet. It’s your responsibility to send her to school.”

“Are you from some child protective services or something? So nasy Penny recalled similar words from community workers and started to play the victim. “She’s naughty, and some injuries are from my discipline, some from her falls. She’s disobedient. Don’t all parents discipline their kids? As for school, we can’t afford it. We’ll send her when we have money.”

“I took Pattie to the hospital. Here is the review of her injuries.” Herman took out the injury report, scaring Penny. “According to this, you could be charged with child abuse Serious cases can lead to imprisonment.”

Upon hearing about potential jail time, Penny exploded, “Jail? For disciplining my daughter? Is there no justice? Get out! My family’s business is none of yours. If you think there’s a problem, call the police”

Penny forcefully pushed Herman out. He couldn’t fight back against a woman, so he was pushed out. Penny closed the door, listening for a moment to make sure he was gone, then stormed into Pattie’s room with a stick. “You little troublemaker, running your mouth everywhere! Do you want me to go lo jail? I’ll teach you a lesson!”

Pattie screamed under the beating, begging for mercy. “Mom, sorry, I won’t do it again. Mom, stop, it hurts..

Her heart wrenching cries echoed throughout the building, but the residents were used to it. At first, some tried to intervene but were chased away by Penny. After that, no one bothered

“I’m going to kill you! You live off my money and still want to harm mel” Penny was fuming, hitting Pattie mercilessly.

Pattie, covered in injuries, was rolling on the ground in pain, begging for mercy. All of a sudden, a loud bang, the door was kicked open from the outside -Herman stormed in, looking furious, grabbed Penny’s hand, and threw her off.Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

“Touch Pattie one more time, I dare you” His icy stare was deadly, frightening Penny

Herman picked up Pattie, who was crying her heart out, and comforted her. “Dont be scared. I’m here.”

Seeing Pattie’s injuries, Herman felt a pang in his heart.

Penny regained her senses and shouted at him, “If you care so much about this little troublemaker, take her! I’m giving you my daughter! From now on, she has nothing to do with me.”