Chapter 10 Mommy .
Mommy .
Let me Let me go .
Im going to be late .
Sesena squirmed in Paisleys arms , her small frame wriggling like a fish trying to slip out of a ΤΗΝ s heart ached with guilt .
She was still beating herself up over missing pick up yesterday , leaving her little girl waiting at school .
But no Paisleys sering Serenas eagerness to escape her embrace , a pang of sadness replaced the guilt .
Rena , are you not gonna miss Mommy at all ! Paisley asked , her voice tinged with both frustration and sorrow .
Tam Serena nodded earnestly , her big eyes shining with sincerity .
But I have to go to kindergarten , Mommy .
All the other parents are already gone .
You should go too .
I need to face the world on my own , you know ? Her words , spoken with an air of wisdom far beyond her years , left Paisley torn between laughing and crying Alright , alright .
Paisley sighed , smoothing her daughters hair .
But if anything happens at school , promise me youll tell the teachers right away .
okay ? Dont let anyone bully you Her thoughts wandered to what Maria had said about that little boy .
A flicker of worry crossed her face .
Serena nodded , her little head bobbing decisively .
But inside , her thoughts were racing .
Should I tell Mommy I met my brother ! No … he doesnt seem to like me yet .
Ill wait until he does before Ill tell her .
Paisley held her close , planting kisses on Serenas chubby checks for what felt like forever .
Finally , with great reluctance , she handed her over to the teacher The moment Serenas feet touched the ground , she bolted off like an excited puppy let off its leash , grabbing the teachers hand and tugging her toward the school building .
She had no time to waste .
Early this morning , before leaving for school , she had sneaked into Paisleys art studio and swiped the portrait of Grayson .
Tucked safely in her backpack , it was her secret weapon .
She couldnt wait to find Grayson later and show him the drawing .
Ill prove to him I wasnt lying yesterday .
I have seen him before ! Meanwhile , Paisley watched her daughters retreating figure with a puzzled smile .
She couldnt help but wonder what on earth was so about kindergarten that had Serenado eager to leave her side after just one day as so captivating A boy , no older than seven , dashed past Paisley , his small legs carrying him toward the school building in eager strides .
Behind him , his mom called out anxiously , her voice laced with care and caution .
Paisleys gaze lingered on the boys retreating figure , and an unexpected thought surfaced .
Grayson must be about his height now , right ? I wonder .
if he has started school yet A bittersweet smile tugged at her lips as her imagination wandered further .
But knowing Dominick , theres no way hed send Sonny to a place like this The office was hushed , save for the faint ticking of a clock on the wall .
Dominick had just wrapped up an international call and now reclined on the sleek leather sofa , his eyes closed briefly as if trying to steal a moments rest .
The quiet was interrupted by his secretary , who entered with a soft knock , asking what hed like to drink .
Coffee , Dominick said without hesitation Julian , standing nearby , frowned slightly .
You si should cut back on coffee .
Its bad for your stomach The comment earned no response as the secretary returned moments later with a steaming cup of coffee .
Dominick accepted it , cradling the mug and sipping his coffee as he finally turned his attention to his phone , Unread messages filled his inbox , but before he could sift through them , the screen lit up with Kaylas name .
It was her twelfth call .
Dominicks brow furrowed in annoyance , but after a moments pause , he chose to answer .
On the other end , Kaylas voice was anything but patient .
Dominick , Ive been calling you since la last night .
Why havent you answered ! He held the phone slightly away from his ear , her sharp tone grating on his nerves .
Stop yelling .
If you have something to say , say it , he said .
Dominick , Kayla spot , her voice dripping with venom , that wretch Paisley is back , isnt she ? 1/2 Chapter 10 : Dominicks jaw tightened as he frowned , his voice dropping to a dangerous calm , Kayla , how many times do I have to tell you ? Dont call her that Shes your sister in law .
Sister in law ? Youre divorced .
Or did you forget ? Kaylas laugh was scornful .
Has she come crawling back to you already ? She hasnt .
Stop imagining things , Dominick replied coldly , his lips curving into a bitter smirk .
If anything , Paisley would rather stay as far away from me as possible .
Shed probably erase me from her life if she could , Good Kayla sounded satisfied .
Is there anything else ! Thats cold .
What , I cant call my own brother just to chat ? If thats all , Im hanging up Wait , wait , I do have something .
Did you find that pigment artist I asked for ? You promised me last time youd help In her expansive studio , Kayla sat by the window , her impatience evident as she gazed at an unfinished canvas .
My idol , Nion Vaire , just completed an amazing mineral pigment painting .
I want to replicate it .
Dominicks mind briefly drew a blank .
The sheer volume of responsibilities on his plate every day had pushed such trivial requests to the back of his mind .
Got it .

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Ill handle it soon , he said dismissively .
The mention of painting stirred an old memory .
He recalled how much Paisley used to love drawing .
Whenever she had free time at home , she would draw a couple of simple sketches .
In those early days of their marriage , she would sit with him in the study at night , her carbon pencil in hand .
While he worked , she would sketch whatever caught her eyes the view from the window , trinkets around the house , and most often , him .
But as time passed , those sketches had stopped .
A dull ache settled in his chest .
Turning to Julian , he ordered , Look imo what Paisleys been up to since she returned to Harrowfell Dominicks thoughts wandered agad to last night .
She had mentioned a work dinner Julian nodded , his response crisp .
Understood .
Il get on it immediately