Chapter 105 By the time Reginalds group made it back to Vanderbilt Manor , it was deep into the night .
After a day of constant worry , they all collapsed onto the living room sofas , too exhausted to do anything Wheres Grayson ? Lauren asked the butler .
e replied .
He is already asleep , he Lauren nodded , relieved .
Given the situation at the hospital today , they couldnt have brought Grayson along .
Theyd had to leave him at home under the care of the buder and staff .
Kayla leaned into Laurens embrace .
I hope Grandpa makes it through the night .
He will , Reginald said with unwavering confidence .
Well , Mr.
Walsh and Mr.
Hansen both said it wasnt serious .
Lauren nodded in agreement .
Plus , weve got.
She trailed off awkwardly as Paisley came to mind .
Weve got her watching over things .
entor .
Cant Reginald and Kayla knew exactly who Lauren meant .
Kayla sat up straighter , still reeling from the revelation that Paisley was Charles mentor .
believe Paisleys actually that skilled she said and then pursed her lips .
Why didnt she just tell us from the start ? Would it have made any difference ? Would you have treated her better ! Reginald knew his wife and daughter too well .
They simply didnt like Paisley , convinced shed taken what was rightfully Marissas .
Lauren and Kayla shifted uncomfortably , caught out by Reginalds words .
Its just facts , okay ? Dom and Marissa grew up together .
If Paisley hadnt swooped in out of nowhere , Marissa would totally be Doms wife by now Kayla saw nothing wrong with taking Marissas side .
But dont forget , your brother chose to marry Paisley .
That means he genuinely wanted her Reginald said .
Kayla pouted , Only because Marissa wasnt around then Paisley just took advantage of the situation And why would she do that ? Regħald sighed .
For the money , obviously , Kayla declared with absolute certainty Does she really need money Reginald countered That stopped Kayla in her tracks .
She had to admit that he had a point .
She hadnt known back then just how incredible Paisleys medical skills .
were .
With talent like that , making serious money would be a piece of cake for her .
Plus , when Paisley married Dominick , it had been almost like a secret no grand announcement , no public embrace of her role as a lady of Vanderbilt .
That meant she never got any of the perks that came with being a Vanderbilt , When they divorced .
Paisley walked away with nothing , refusing to take a single cent of Vanderbilt money .
Kayla tilted her head , thinking out loud .
So if Paisley didnt marry my brother for money or power , what was she after ? She thought there had to be something .
Reginald and Lauren just exchanged a knowing look , leaving Kaylas question hanging in the air .
The realization slowly dawned on Kayla as she mulled it over .
Right , if it wasnt for money or power , what else could it be ? she thought .
Love .
She married Dom because she genuinely loved him Not that any of it matters now .
Theyre divorced anyway , Kayla muttered under her breath and then turned to Reginald .
Dad , you were on board with the divorce too back then .
Grandpa was literally the only one who fought against it .
Reginald was full of regrets now , too .
Unlike Lauren and Kayla who were letting emotions guide them , his judgment had been purely calculated .
Back then , hed decided Paisley wouldnt bring any value to the Vanderbilt family .
She wasnt from old money , hadnt gone to the right schools .
wasnt part of their world .
Reginald had thought that someone like her had no place in the Vanderbilt family .
There was no way he could have guessed that years later, hed end up being the one begging for Paisleys help .
Lauren glanced toward the kitchen , lowering her voice .
Lets drop it .
We shouldnt let Marissa hear us talking like this .
As soon as Marissa came back , she headed straight to the kitchen to make everyone a late night snack .
Even with a full kitchen staff on hand , she still insisted on doing things herself 1/2 Chapter 105 Lauren held up her compact mirror , frowning at her tired reflection .

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These fine lines around my eyes keep multiplying , and these bags arent getting any smaller .
I swear , even a little exhaustion ages me like crazy now .
This never used to happen before .
Kaylas eyes suddenly widened as realization hit .
You know what ? When Paisley was married to my brother , our whole family was crazy healthy .
Do you think she was secretly taking care of us all that time ? It was true .
When Paisley had been around , theyd all been bursting with energy .
The moment she left , everyones health started going downhill , even though nothing else in their lifestyle had changed .
Reginald and Lauren fell silent , a biner taste settling in their mouths .
If that was true , then Paisley had quietly done so much for their family without anyone knowing Still , I want Marissa to be Doms wife Kayla bounced back to her usual self , excitedly scrolling through her phone to look at her saved collection of Nions artwork for what must have been the hundredth time .
Marissa said she could help me meet Mr.
Vaire .
She grinned .
I cant wait