The Bond Between Us novel 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, Pattie 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."

Pattie 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 take care of, I'm so swamped."

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 me!" 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.

"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. "Don't 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."