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Anastasia felt a chill running down her spine, both from Laynaâs maliciousness and concern for Pattieâs wellbeing.
When Herman had brought Pattie to the hospital, her face was smeared with blood, which was a sight that shook them to the core.
The love Herman had for Pattie was no secret to Anastasia. Despite not being related by blood, Herman treated Pattie like his own daughter. He would buy her the best and the most expensive of everything, had even decorated a pink princess room for her in their new house, and built a mini amusement park in their backyard.
When Layna âwoke upâ from her trance, she was led to the emergency room by Salma. Anastasia was afraid when she saw Layna. She didnât know how to face this child
anymore.
âAna, howâs Pattie doing?â Salma asked anxiously.
Anastasia replied, âSheâs still inside. We have to wait for the doctor to come out to know -more.â
Layna, sensing the tense atmosphere, softly called out, âMom.â
Anastasia couldnât respond this time. She couldnât even bear to look at Layna.
Just then, the doctor emerged from the emergency room. âFamily of Paradise?â
Anastasia and Herman immediately stood up. Herman asked, âDoctor, howâs my daughter?â
The doctor replied, âThere are two wounds on her head, but luckily theyâre not deep and havenât hit any crucial parts. Weâve stitched them up. The childâs hand is also sprained, so be careful when taking care of her.â
When Pattie had fallen down the stairs, she had cut her head and bled, which looked horrifying, but her injuries were not severe.
Upon hearing this, Anastasia and Herman heaved a sigh of relief.
Soon, Pattie was moved to a regular room. She was still unconscious, as the anesthesia hadnât worn off. Pattieâs hair had been cut off due to the stitches on her head, and except for the top, her head was wrapped in bandages.
Seeing such a small child suffer, Anastasia and Herman were heartbroken. Herman, noticing Anastasiaâs fatigue, said, âAnastasia, you and Salma should go home. Iâll stay here at the hospital.â
âI want to wait for Pattie to wake up.â Anastasia turned to Salma and said, âMom, you take Layna home first.â
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Salma agreed, âAlright, Iâll take the child home first. Iâll bring you some dinner later.â
Layna looked at Anastasia with a remorseful expression. âMom, Iâm sorryâ¦â
Anastasia asked her calmly, âWhat are you sorry for?â
Layna didnât reply. Her lips quivered, on the verge of tears.
Anastasia, whose heart was filled with a mixture of emotions, asked hopefully, âWhy did you take your sister to the station? Why did you say you didnât see her when she was in the abandoned building? Layna, give me an explanation.â
Salma was taken aback as she wasnât aware of these incidents.
âI⦠I⦠Pattie asked me to take her out to playâ¦â Layna blinked back tears. âIâm sorry mom. I was just too scared.â
With one word âscaredâ, Layna wanted to gloss over the whole incident. If it had been any other child, Anastasia might have believed them, but as for Layna, she didnât.
Anastasia turned away, filled with disappointment. âMom, take her home.â
Sálma took Layna home. On the way, she asked Layna if it was her who took Pattie to the station. Layna repeated the same story that Pattie had asked her to take her out.
Salma knew Pattie wasnât the type to play such a dangerous prank. She had been taking care of Pattie for a while and knew her well. So Salma didnât ask any further. Back home, she started preparing dinner..The sky had turned dark by the time she finished cooking.
Salma told Layna to stay put at home. Then she took the food in a thermos and headed to the hospital.
Pattie had woken up for a moment before falling asleep again. Herman had gone to the police station to handle the matter with Leo and Penny. When Salma arrived, only Anastasia was there.
âAna, eat something first. Donât starve yourself. The baby in your womb needs nutrition,â Salma said, setting the food out on a small table.
Anastasia didnât have an appetite, but considering the baby, she nodded. âOkay.â
She changed her position and told Salma, âKeep an eye on the IV drip. Let me know when itâs about to finish.â
âOkay.â Salma walked over to check the IV drip. It was still about one-third full.
As she was about to sit down, her gaze inadvertently fell on Pattieâs shaved head. Pattieâs hair had been shaven due to the stitches, which allowed Salma to see a birthmark on Pattieâs head. It was about the size of a fingernail and shaped like a heart,
Salmaâs heart skipped a beat. Her face paled. She moved closer to inspect it, and it was indeed a heart-shaped birthmark.
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She remembered that Anastasiaâs daughter had a birthmark of the same shape on her head. She remembered it clearly.
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