The Bond Between Us novel Chapter 232
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In Chapter 232 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 232 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.
The cops were in a pickle with this child abuse case, considering Leo's family situation. The only fix was to strip the Leos of their adoption rights, removing them as Pattie's legal guardians.
Leo remembered a fortune teller once saying his son's and Pattie's fates were tied. If Pattie left the family, would his son be in trouble? "No way, Pattie's my girl, and we have a bond. We'll make things right, no more hurting Pattie. You gotta believe me, officer."
"This ain't a place for your tall tales. We're just following the book. You don't wanna go to jail but still wanna keep Pattie. What do you expect us to do?" Said one of the cops. "Go finish the paperwork, pay the fine, and you're good to go."
Leo tried to argue, but the female officer who was interrogating Penny walked in. "Leo, your wife's signed off. She's given up Pattie's adoption rights."
"So what's gonna happen to Pattie?"
"That's none of your business," the cop said. "You sign, and you're free to go. Pattie has nothing to do with you anymore."
Leo knew he couldn't fight the police. He had to give up Pattie, he couldn't let Penny go to jail, and they still had a son to take care of. Their home couldn't fall apart.
Leo signed the termination of the adoption agreement and paid the fine. Though Leo was good to go, Penny couldn't leave the station just yet.
After Leo left, the chief, holding the agreement, walked into his office. "Mr. Salstrom, everything's settled. You can start the adoption procedures for Pattie tomorrow. She's your kid now."
Sitting on the office couch was Herman. He found out about Pattie's situation from a call from the kindergarten. He decided to grab this chance and get custody of Pattie.
His wife Anastasia was barren, and she adored Pattie. So he decided to adopt Pattie, which would surely make Anastasia happy. Anastasia had been down lately. Now with Pattie in trouble, she'd be even more upset. But seeing the adoption papers could cheer her up a bit.
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