Chapter 31 Chapter 31 Sometimes bad things would just pile up all at once .
After hanging up with Gregory , Paisley spent a little while playing with Serena in the room .
After lunch , she was getting ready to put Serena down for a nap when the doorbell rang She opened the door to find Dominick there with Grayson .
How did you even find me ? Paisley asked before she could stop herself .
Then , she realized how silly the question was .
With Dominicks connections , it was easy for him to find her address , Plus , when Serena enrolled in the school , shed had to fill out basic details , including their home address .
, As a board member at the school , Dominick could easily access that info .
Since it was the weekend and she hadnt planned to go out , Paisley was dressed pretty casually .
She wore a simple pink loungewear set with a neckline that went down to her collarbones .
Her long hair fell naturally around her neck , accentuating her pale skin .
One lock of hair even playfully slipped inside her shirt .
She wore no makeup .
Her cheeks were soft and pink , and her long lashes fluttered as her eyes flickered with confusion .
The afternoon sunlight streamed through the window , casting a warm glow on her as if she were glowing .
Dominick stood there , froze for a moment , and took in the whole view .
For a second , it felt like time had stopped .
Can I help you with something ? Paisleys voice , cool and distant , broke the silence .
Dominick snapped back to reality , his tone just as distant .
Are we gonna talk at the door like this ? Paisley frowned for a second , but considering the neighbors , she reluctantly stepped back and said , Fine , come in .
minick strode in and stopped at the entryway .
Grayson , without saying a word , kept his head down and quietly followed in .
Dominick scanned the room .
It was a typical three room apartment , but since it was on the top floor , there was an attic as well .
The living room was bright , clean , and tidy .
The couch was a soft beige , and the coffee table was a light brown .
On it sat a glass vase with a few pink flowers , matching Paisleys outfit .
A cozy throw blanket was draped over the couch .
On it was a book , half read .
Almost instantly .
Dominick couldnt help but picture how Paisley lounged on the couch and quietly read with a blanket over her legs .
It was an image that haunted his memories .
She used to wait for him at home every night .
Sometimes , if he was late , shed fall asleep on the couch .
His gaze turned darker , his throat tight , and he quickly shifted his attention elsewhere .
Next to the couch was a photo wall , mostly photos of Paisley and Serena .
In each one , Paisley carried a gentle , content , and radiant smile .
21:56 Mon , Jan 27 Chapter 31 Take your shoes off please , Paisley said , snapping Dominick out of his thoughts .
Dominick retracted his eyes and pressed his lips to change into the slippered as Paisley had demanded .
He looked down at the slippers she had set out for him , which were perfectly fitted to his feet .
His jaw couldnt help but clench .
Who are these for ? he wondered .
Her daughters father ? Or that so called honey ? Or maybe that guy she called honey is her daughters father ? Paisley didnt care to notice the changing expressions on his face Without wasting time , she got straight to the point.
What are you doing here ? Dominick met her gaze , his tone cold but insistent .
Im heading out of town tonight for business .
Ill be back the day after tomorrow .
Youll take care of Sonny for me while Im gone .
Obviously irritated , Paisley frowned , Why would I take care of him ? You can send him to your parents or Marissa .
She had left that world behind for good and had no interest in being tangled up with him or his son anymore .
Paisley , dont forget youre Graysons birth mother , Dominick said , his voice low but firm .
Just as Dominick was about to say something , Grayson , who had been silent and staring at the floor the whole time , suddenly spoke up with red eyes , Shes not my mom .
She left our family with nothing .
I dont want her to be my mom ! Paisley raised her eyebrows and smiled at Dominick as if to say .
Did you hear that ? Your son just said it himself .
Dominicks face tightened , and he turned to Grayson .
Grayson , dont talk to your mother like that .
Alright , youve said your piece .
Can you two leave now ? Paisley was done with the whole scene and couldnt wait to drive them away .
Grayson , still teary eyed , clung to Dominicks pants and pulled at him .
Fine , I dont like this place anyway .
Its even smaller than my playroom .
Dad , lets go .
I want to see Marissa .
Paisley didnt show any sign of anger but just watched Grayson quietly .
It reminded her of a time when Grayson had just started kindergarten , and there was a parent child event at the school .
She and Dominick had arrived separately she from home , he from his office .
By the time she got to the school , Dominick had already arrived , with Marissa by his side .
Marissa was holding Grayson , and they were walking towards the event with the teacher .
Paisley called out to Dominick and told the teacher that she was Graysons mother .
The teacher , who was new , didnt know Paisley and assumed Marissa was Graysons mother .
Marissa awkwardly explained , Sorry , Paisley , I just came along with Dom , but Sonny wont let me leave .
She handed Grayson to Paisley and said , I should leave now .
Sonny , your mom is here .
Ill see you next time .
However , Grayson burst into tears , clinging to Marissa and crying , No ! I dont want her ! I want Marissa ! His cries made everyone else at the event turn and stare .
Dominick simply glanced at his watch and said impatiently to Paisley , Its just a small event .
Hurry up and get it over with .
It 21:56 Mon , Jan 27 Chapter 31 still have a business trip .
Why dont you go back now so he can calm down ? Looking apologetic , Marissa gave Paisley a nod .
Sorry , Marissa l take Sonny in now .
And just like that .
Paisley watched her husband and son , holding hands with another woman , walk into the parent child event an event that was supposed to be for family That was the moment she had lost all hope in their marriage , the moment shed realized things would never be the same .
But now , she didnt care anymore .
They couldnt hurt her any longer .
Mommy , do we have guests here ? Serenas soft voice broke the tension in the room .
She padded out from the bedroom in the same matching loungewear as Paisley while rubbing her eyes When she saw the visitors , she was startled and immediately ran to Paisley , wrapping her arms around her mothers leg .
She thought , Did Graysons dad come to yell at us because I hurt him yesterday ? Paisley , trying not to laugh at the misunderstanding , crouched down to explain , Dont worry , sweetheart .
Theyre paying a visit to us .

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Dominicks brow furrowed as he watched Paisley explain to Serena .
The word guest didnt sit well with him .
Serena , now visibly relieved , looked up at Dominick , her voice a little shaky .
Hello , sir , welcome to my home .
Even though Serena wasnt his daughter , Dominick couldnt help but soften at the sight of her .
He managed a slight smile , his voice a little warmer than before .
Thanks , Serena .
Still clutching Paisleys leg .
Serena looked at Grayson thoughtfully before speaking up , Hi , Grayson .
She figured , If he doesnt like me calling him Sonny , then I won Grayson blinked , feeling a bit strange at the way she addressed him .
He thought , Wait , why didnt she call me Sonny ? Good.
riddance , though , I dont want to be so close with that womans daughter anyway .
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