The Bond Between Us novel Chapter 146
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In Chapter 146 of The Bond Between Us novel, the narrative takes a riveting turn, plunging readers deeper into the intricacies of Anastasia and Herman's evolving relationship. As the couple grapples with the shocking revelation of their shared past, the town of Riverdale becomes a backdrop for both confrontations and moments of quiet introspection.
Chapter 146 opens with Anastasia attempting to piece together the fragments of her forgotten memories, haunted by the striking resemblance of their daughter to a past she never knew she had. The quaint charm of Riverdale transforms into a landscape of uncertainty as Herman, determined to unearth the truth, confronts Anastasia with questions that demand answers.
Pattie and Anastasia looked like two peas in a pod when they were kids. This reminded Salma of years back when she handed a child over to an orphanage. She was struck dumb for a moment.
"Ma'am? Ma'am?" Pattie called her out twice.
Salma snapped back to reality, giving Pattie another careful look. She really did look just like Anastasia.
Anastasia, in a rush to work, didn't elaborate on Pattie's situation. She only told Salma that Pattie was another tenant's child in the neighborhood, and due to parental abuse, Anastasia couldn't stand by and watch, so she took the kid in.
Salma shook her head. It was probably just a resemblance. Kids these days all looked alike before they grew up.
"Let's go to the playground," Salma said, taking Pattie by the hand.
After seeing Pattie's face a few times, they didn't really look alike anymore. Just from certain angles, they looked strikingly similar.
Salma took Pattie to a nearby playground. Pattie was timid and didn't even dare to ride the merry-go-round. After much persuasion from Salma, Pattie finally hopped on.
It was Pattie's first time on a merry-go-round. From the initial timidity to finally showing a smile, it was clear she was having a blast. Salma stood by, watching Pattie on the merry-go-round. It reminded her of when she took Anastasia on the ride when they were kids. The resemblance was uncanny.
If Anastasia's child hadn't been given away, she would be about Pattie's age by now. Thinking about this, Salma felt deeply guilty. That was her granddaughter. She didn't know how the child was doing now.
Salma had been dreaming about the child she gave away. She went to the orphanage to ask about her, only to find out the place had been torn down a year ago and replaced with a shopping mall. The kids there had either been adopted or sent to other orphanages.
Finding one specific child wouldn't be easy, and Salma didn't have the ability to do it. Besides, Salma had left the child at the doorstep of the orphanage. If she hastily went looking, it might’ve brought trouble to Anastasia. Anastasia had a family now. If that child was brought back, it would definitely impact her life.
Salma had given away the child so Anastasia wouldn't be held back. Now, over four years later, it was even less appropriate to find the child and identify her.
"Ma'am, can I have one?" Pattie asked after getting off the merry-go-round. She saw other kids having cotton candy and was a little envious.
Pattie was quite mature but was still a kid.
"Sure, I'll get you one." Salma bought Pattie two cotton candy.
Pattie beamed, saying, "Thank you."
"You're welcome." Salma smiled, finding Pattie not as introverted as Anastasia described.
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