Chapter 47 Teddy set down the fruits and supplements he hath brought , spread his arms wide , and scooped Serena into a big hug .
She wrapped her arms around his neck and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek .
He didnt mind at all , spinning Serena around in circles as she burst into fits of giggles .
Anyone who didnt know better might have thought they were father and daughter .
Noticing Dominicks increasingly stormy expression , Marissa smirked and asked , Thats Serenas dad , isnt it ? Hes surprisingly young .
So thats Ms.
Suttons type ? No wonder she was so dead set on divorcing you back then , Dom After spinning Serena around a few more times , Teddy finally noticed the others standing nearby .
Scratching his head with an embarrassed grin , he said , Oh , youve got company ? Without sparing Dominick even a glance , Paisley casually introduced him .
Hm , not really hes my ex husband .
Teddy raised an eyebrow , his tone turning playful as a mocking smile appeared on his face .
Oh , so this is the infamous you guys have been talking about ? jerk Jerk was Emerys nickname for Dominick , similar in spirit to how Marissa was dubbed Marissa the bitch .
Teddy , having spent plenty of time around Emery , naturally picked up on the moniker .
This was the first time Paisley had seen someones anger very moment .
manifest so vividly it was written all over Dominicks face at this Dominick wondered irritably , Jerk ? Is that what Paisley calls me when shes with this pretty boy ? His jaw clenched tightly , and his glare seemed ready to burn a hole through Paisley .
Is there something you need ? Paisley asked , her voice calm and detached , making it clear he could leave if there wasnt .
Dominick stared her down , his eyes practically drilling into her.
He fumed inwardly .
Two days ago , she wanted to kick me and my son out , all for this man .
We havent even left yet , and hes already here .
Are you really that desperate , Paisley ? Marissa cradled the bouquet of pink roses and spoke softly to Doaninick .
Lets go , Dom .
Dont waste any more of Ms.
Suttons time .
With his lips pressed tightly together and an air of coldness surrounding him , he turned and got into the car.
Get in the car , Grayson , he commanded .
But Grayson just stood by the car , making no effort to get in .

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He looked toward Paisley , a faint hope flickering in his heart .
Yet Paisley , holding Serena , looked at him with the same detacheil expression , offering nothing more .
Marissa walked over and forcibly dragged Grayson into the car , saying , Come on , Sonny .
Lets go .
Paisley calmly looked away , no longer paying attention to Dominick and the others .
Instead , she turned to Teddy with an apologetic smile .
Sorry to trouble you , making you go out of your way to bring these over .
Its no trouble .
I didnt have anything else to do anyway .
Teddy helped Paisley carry the fruits and supplements upstairs before getting ready to leave .
Paisley then called out to him , Wait .
I didnt get a chance to tell Emery earlier since she was busy .
Theres a new polo club opening in Harrowfell , and the owner invited me to the launch party this weekend .
If you and Emery are free , come along itll be a good way to unwind .
1/3 21:59 Mon , Jan 270 Chapter 47 Teddy smiled and nodded , Sure , Ill let her know .63 % Over at Vanderbilt Manor , Lauren personally supervised the household staff as they prepared dinner , ensuring all the dishes .
were Graysons favorites .
Oh , my poor grandson has been through so much these past few days .
Hurry it up , everyone .
And add more of that .
Sonny loves it .
Marissa trailed closely behind Lauren , helping her out , Or rather , pretending to help neither of them had ever lifted at finger in the kitchen .
At most , they barked orders .
The usually het Vanderbilt Manor , somber over the past few days , had suddenly come alive again with Graysons return .
Meanwhile , Reginald lounged on the couch , amused as he watched his wife bustle about .
When he glanced to the side , he noticed Grayson standing by the floor to ceiling window , staring blankly at the trees in the garden .
Curious about what Grayson was staring at , Reginald stepped closer and looked in the same direction .
What are you looking at , Sonny ? Reginald asked .
Grayson pointed to a tree in the garden and said , Look at that tree , Grandpa .
A tree ? Reginald glanced over and saw it was just a regular tree .
The gardens of Vanderbilt Manor were always kept in perfect condition by the gardeners , so people like Reginald and his family rarely paid attention to such details .
Yeah .
Grayson nodded , recalling what Paisley had shared with him at the park .
He then continued , Thats a Catalpa tree .
It blooms between May and June and bears fruit around October and November .
Those long , skinny pods arent green beans theyre the trees fruit .
Its actually a medicinal herb that helps reduce water retention and swelling .
The leaves can also be used as medicine to clear heat and detoxify .
Reginald was utterly surprised these were things even he didnt know .
He felt a surge of pride as he looked at Grayson , his eyes filled with admiration .
How do you know all this , Sonny ? Who taught you ? Grayson pressed his lips together hesitantly before softly replying .
She did .
Reginald paused for a moment and then realized that the she Grayson referred to was Paisley .
Reginald actually hadnt expected Paisley to know such things .
His impression of his sons ex wife was vague at best .
To him .
Paisley was a beautiful woman who spoke very little .
Beyond that , she left no other lasting impression .
After all , Paisley was never the kind of woman Reginald had envisioned for his son .
She was the one Dominick had insisted marrying , much to his disapproval .
Their disagreement had escalated into intense arguments , even physical confrontations .
In the end , Dominick had threatened to give up his position as heir , leaving Reginald with no choice but to reluctantly compromise .
Reginald had assumed that once Paisley became Mrs.
Vanderbilt , she would cling to the title for dear life .
He never imagined shed be so resolute in wanting a divorce even leaving her son behind without a second thought .
Meanwhile , Stella , who had been waiting impatiently for Grayson to play with her , could no longer sit still .
She walked over , stepped in front of him to block his view out the window , and grabbed his hand .
Sonny , she said , her tone soft but insistent .
Forget about those boring trees .
Lets go to your playroom and have some fun , Stella suggested with a bright smile .
Without waiting for Graysons response , she started pulling him toward the playroom .
To her surprise , Grayson yanked his hand away and replied , You go play by yourself .
I dont want to go .
21:59 Mon , Jan 27 Chapter 47 He used to have a portrait , the only one of him , but Stella had torn it up .
He knew she meant well and had done it for his sake , but he couldnt help feeling uncomfortable about it .
It was the first time Stella had been treated coldly by Grayson .
She stood there awkwardly , her eyes welling up with tears .
Just then , Marissa walked over and saw her niece crying .
Stella , Whats wrong ? Marissa asked quickly .
Sonny wont play with me .
Stella sobbed .
Marissas eyes darkened , and though she forced an awkward smile at Reginald , inwardly she was furious at Stella for making a scene .
In front of Reginald , all Marissa could do was plaster on a smile and say , Lets not play for now .
Dinners ready go eat first , and you can play afterward .