hapter 43 Paisley glanced up at Grayson , who was standing not far away , staring blankly at a tree .
She then turned to Serena and asked .

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Arent you playing with Grayson ? What are you doing over here with me ? Serena pursed her lips awkwardly before replying , I was not playing with him .
Paisley nodded , thinking , Oh , geez .
Both of them are so stubbor Serena fidgeted awkwardly for a moment before grabbing Paisleys hand and pulling her toward Grayson .
They stopped in front of a tree , and Serena said , Mom , come help us check this din ? Paisley saw that the tree wasnt particularly tall , and its leaves were still green .
Hanging from its branches were long , pod like fruits .
Serena pointed at the pods and said , Mom , Grayson said these are green beans .
Can we pick some and take them home to eat ? Her eyes sparkled with excitement as she stared at the pods already imagining them as part of Marias green bean salad , her favorite dish .
Paisley looked at the tree and couldnt help but chuckle , Nope , these arent green beans .
Theyre not ? Serenas disappointment was obvious .
Meanwhile , Grayson scratched his head , looking puzzled .
Hed eaten green beans before , and these looked pretty similar to hum .
Paisley crouched down and patiently explained to the kids , This is a Catalpa tree .
Those long pods are its fruit , and theyre actually used in medicine .
The mention of medicine made Serena scrunch up her face in distaste .
Medicine ? Grayson , on the other hand , looked intrigued .
What kind of medicine ? Paisley was a bit surprised by his interest but continued , Catalpa trees usually flower in May or June and bear fruit in October or November .
The pods can help with water retention and swelling .
The leaves can cool fevers , detoxify , and even stop itching .
The bark also has medicinal value .
Its a pretty amazing tree if I say so .
Grayson hadnt expected such a plain looking tree to have so many uses .
Mom , can we eat those little fruits ? Serena asked again .
Paisley glanced at the plant Serena had called little fruits and chuckled .
You can eat them , but theyre poisonous , Paisley replied with a teasing smile .
What ? Serena exclaimed , taking a step back in alarm .
Paisley explained further , Thats nightshade .
Its another medicinal plant that helps with bruises , swelling , and detoxifying the body .
But kids should never pick or eat it its toxic .
Oh … I see .
Serena said , letting out al of relief .
Grayson also looked enlightened , nodding as if it all made sense now .
He glanced at Paisley with newfound admiration , his 21:58 Mon , Jan 27 o Chapter 431 eyes sparkling with curiosity .
I didnt know you knew so much out this stuff This time , his tone was no longer skeptical .
Instead , it carried a note of surprise and even excitement .
64 %富 Serena stuck out her lower lip proudly and said .
My mom know everything .
Shes practically a walking encyclopedia The way she beamed with pride made Grayson stay quiet , unsure hor to respond .
Checking the time .
Paisley remembered Emery mentioning that Teddy would be dropping something off soon .
Paisley said , Its getting late .
Lets head back .
Turning to Grayson , she added Your dad should be here any minute to pick you up .
Lets go get your things ready Grayson nodded without saying a word .
Then , he quictly followed Paisley as they walked back to her home As they strolled , Serena pointed to a tree and asked , Mom , what that tree called ? Thats an elm .
Paisley replied .
Serena pointed at another one .
What about that one ? Thats a ginkgo .
Paisley answered .
Grayson chimed in curiously , Can it be used as medicine ? Paisley explained , Both ginkgo fruits and leaves can be , but we cant just pick and eat them .
They can be toxic .
Grayson nodded repeatedly while Serena acted like shed seen a ghost , keeping as far away from the fallen ginkgo leaves as possible .
Paisley couldnt help but laugh at the sight , caught between a mix of exasperation and ambisement .
The three of them continued walking home , learning about trees along the way .
Before they knew it , they were standing outside Paisleys apartment building .
Still reluctant to end the outing , Serena asked , Mom , when can we go to the park again ? Paisley could tell that when Serena said we , she included Grayson .
Although he didnt say anything , the look in his e mirrored Serenas eager anticipation .
Just then , a womans voice came from ahead .
Sonny Grayson froze for a moment before his eyes lit up .
He turned and ran toward the voice .
Marissa .
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