In Chapter 385 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 385 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.
Chapter 385
The little girl’s reaction made Herman frown.
“Layna, you haven’t told us how you found your way here,” Anastasia said quickly. “Did you come alone at this hour? Does your dad know?”
“Duncan isn’t my dad,” Layna boasted proudly. “Mom, I took a cab here all by myself. Duncan wanted to keep me from coming back to you, but I didn’t let him have his way.”
Such malicious words were not what one would expect from a girl who was not yet five years old.
Anastasia frowned at Herman. “This is the child I was telling you about.”
Herman’s first impression of the child was that she was impolite, but he held his tongue since she could be Anastasia’s daughter.
“This child snuck out, Anastasia said. “I’ll call her father to inform him, and then we’ll send her back.”
Upon hearing this, Layna started to cry. “Mom, don’t you want me anymore? I don’t want to go back. Duncan is not my dad. I want to live with you.” Anastasia had no choice but to let the child stay for the time being.
“Let’s go inside,” Herman said..
As the door closed behind them, Penny emerged from the shadows. Her gaze was dark and fixed on their home.
She really was Anastasia’s daughter.
The more she thought about it, the more Penny felt a sense of injustice. She had lost her son, and Anastasia had not only had a child but now had a daughter, too.
Inside, Anastasia called Duncan, who had been out looking for his daughter and was about to call the cops.
“Ungrateful brat,” Duncan cursed over the phone. “I’ve wasted my time raising her. If she leaves, she better not come back.” With that, he hung up. Anastasia had not been prepared for Layna’s sudden arrival.
Just then, Pattie woke up and came out of her room. “Mom, Dad,” she said.
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