In Chapter 422 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 422 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 had just switched to a new kindergarten, which was a prestigious institution where each student came from a family of high standing.
Upon hearing that Pattie had gotten herself into trouble, Anastasia rushed to the kindergarten.
Monica, her loyal friend, drove Anastasia there.
With her baby bump showing, Anastasia headed towards the kindergarten’s office. The sound of a child’s cries and a woman’s relentless scolding could be heard even before she reached the door.
“Can you see what my child looks like now? What if his face is ruined? What is your kindergarten doing? How could you admit this kinds of students...”
Anastasia walked into the room and glanced at the relentless woman, who exuded an air of wealth and had clearly undergone several cosmetic surgeries.
The woman was holding a chubby boy, who was a classmate of Pattie’s. He was known as “Little Chubby” and the grandson of a bank director.
Little Chubby’s face and neck were covered in wounds. There was even a bite mark on his hand. He was crying inconsolably.
Pattie stood in the corner. Her hair was disheveled and her clothes was torn. She was looking defiant. She too had scratches on her neck.
Anastasia walked up to Pattie, with concern in her voice, “Pattie, are you hurt anywhere?”
Seeing Anastasia, Pattie managed to muster a smile. “Mom, I’m fine. Unlike some people, all they know is to cry. It’s embarrassing.”
Ever since Pattie was kidnapped, Herman sent her to learn Taekwondo. She had grown more confident and physically stronger.
The woman was instantly displeased and snidely said to Anastasia, “This is your child, isn’t it? How do you educate her? She beat up my son so badly. She’s so ill-mannered. Do you know who my son’s grandfather is?”
Anastasia replied coolly, “Ma’am, regardless of who your son’s grandfather is, it takes two to tango. If my daughter is at fault, I will discipline her. But if anyone tries to bully her, I won’t stand for it.”
Anastasia asked Pattie, “Tell me, what happened? Why did you fight with your classmate?”
“Mom, I was the one who hit first. Chubby called me a wild child, an illegitimate child. I’m not an illegitimate child. I have parents. I told him to stop, but he didn’t. So, I hit him. I’m sorry, Mom. I started the fight. But we agreed to a fair fight.”
Upon hearing this, Anastasia was shocked and felt a surge of anger. Her daughter had been called an illegitimate child at kindergarten.
The woman immediately started to complain, “Did you hear that? Your child started the fight. She’s so rude. She beat up my son so badly. You must give me an explanation today.”
Anastasia turned to the teacher and asked, “When did this kind of rumor start circulating here?”
The teacher replied awkwardly, “I also heard about this. I don’t know how these rumors started. Last week, Pattie told me about it. I scolded the students who insulted her. I thought it was over, but today, Pattie got into another fight.”
Anastasia asked Pattie, “Why didn’t you tell me?”
Pattie pouted, “It’s our business as kids. I wanted to solve it myself. Didn’t you say that adults should not interfere in kids’ conflicts?”
Anastasia had indeed taught her that.
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