The Bond Between Us novel Chapter 717

Anastasia paused. "Is there something else you need?"

"Well...," Melody hesitated, looking a bit sheepish. "Could you help me find a boyfriend? He doesn't need to be as rich as Mr. Ford, just someone with a steady income, preferably local, and I'm fine if he's been married before."

Anastasia was momentarily speechless. Introducing Melody to someone seemed like setting them up for trouble.

Melody went on, "I've been thinking about settling down, finding a husband, someone who cares for me. I dream of being a housewife, raising kids. It's simple, but it sounds fulfilling."

Honestly, being a housewife was just her way of saying she wanted someone to support her financially.

Though Melody and Melinda were in the same line of work, they were quite different in temperament and values. Melinda sent most of her earnings to her family, while Melody focused on herself, always seeking comfort and luxury.

Anastasia didn't answer directly. "Why don't you concentrate on getting better first? We can discuss the future later."

It was a polite way of saying no.

But Melody, hearing this, thought there was still hope and laughed, "Thank you, thank you."

Feeling a bit awkward, Anastasia decided to leave.

When she got home, she noticed a familiar car in the driveway. Katelyn must have returned.

Anastasia hurried inside and saw Liana. She asked, "How long has the kids' grandma been back?"

"She's been here for about half an hour," Liana replied, hesitating slightly. She chose not to say more. "Mrs. Salstrom, I'll be heading out now."

Anastasia asked, "Where's Pattie?"

"Upstairs," Liana answered. She wanted to mention that when Katelyn returned and found a scratch on Nancy's nose, she was furious. The nanny had blamed Pattie for it.

With Salma and Herman out, and Anastasia not around, Katelyn had punished Pattie by making her stand in the corner.

This was a family matter, and Liana knew better than to interfere.

Anastasia was unaware of Pattie's punishment. As she headed upstairs, she saw Katelyn playing with Nancy and Emmie and didn't approach, just greeted, "Mom, you're back."

Katelyn smiled, "Yes, I've been back for a little while."

"I'll go change and then come back to hold the babies," Anastasia said and headed to Pattie's room.

Pattie had been standing in the corner for twenty minutes, and her legs were still weak. She lay on the bed, resting.