Chapter 72 When Marissa saw the brooch , her expression shifted menacingly .
Her usually gentle demeanor cracked as she snatched the brooch and hurled it to the floor .
This kind of trash has no place here.
Alexis fell silent immediately , understanding that Marissa wasnt talking about the brooch itself but was using it as a veiled jab at someone else .
They had been classmates since high school .
Marissa had always maintained a graceful , magnanimous image in front of everyone never clashing with others , always warm and accommodating .
This was the first time Alexis had seen her so enraged and unhinged .
For a moment , she didnt know how to react .
After a long pause and seeing Marissa gradually calm down , Alexis finally spoke again , Are you okay , Marissa ? Marissas shoulders rose and fell as she took two deep breaths .
When she looked up , her face had returned to its usual calm and gentle expression .

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Im fine .
Im sorry for scaring you just now .
I was just in a bad mood , but its all good now .
Alexis sighed in relief , though a hint of confusion lingered in her mind .
Something about Marissa felt different now , making it hard to treat her with the same casual familiarity as before .
Marissa , are you still planning to attend the opening gala later ? Alexis had come here for the gala tonight and had even prepared the perfect dress for the occasion .
But with Marissa in this state .
Alexis wondered if her own attendance might depend on Marissas decision .
Marissa noticed the hope in Alexis eyes and s smiled , Dont worry .
Ill be there .
Alexis visibly relaxed , though she couldnt resist a superficial show of concern .
But are you are you sure you can handle Marissa caught the subtext but remained gentle and serene on the surface .
Ill be fine .
There was no way she would skip this event- miss any opportunity to be by Dominicks side .
she wouldnt Thank you for standing up for me today , Marissa said , taking Alexis hand to convey friendliness and sincerity.
You have to believe me panicking at the time .
Thats the only reason I did something so reckless .
I wasnt thinking clearly -I was just Marissa understood that any further denial would only backfire .
It was better to admit fault and chalk it up to a momentary lapse of judgment .
her established reputation , forgiveness was almost guaranteed , Alexis , caught off guard by the gesture , felt her earlier doubts melt away .
Youre my friend .
Weve known each other since high school .
I know exactly what kind of person you are Id never doubt you .
with Whether Marissas words were genuine or not , Alexis didnt care .
What mattered was that Marissa was Dominicks companion and a likely candidate to become his wife .
Alexis knew that maintaining a good relationship with Marissa would only benefit her and the Foster family .
Marissa then put on a look of heartbreak , her eyes dropping to the floor .
But what will others think of me now ? Everyone will naturally side with you , Alexis reassured her firmly As long as youre by Dominicks side , no matter how big a mistake you make , people will always try to understand .
Really ? Thats a relief … Marissas eyes carried a faint smile , but her thoughts were entirely different .
She pondered , Keeping these fools in line is just for appearances .
I couldnt care less what they actually think .
What matters to me is what Dom and Sonny think .
Dom hasnt said anything directly , but hes definitely been colder toward me lately And Sonny he acted like he didnt even hear me calling his name earlier , no matter how many times I tried .
At that moment , Julian knocked and stepped inside , speaking from behind the curtain , Are you ready , Marissa ! Ill take you back to your Yes , Im ready , Marissa replied , leaning on Alexis for support as she walked out .
room TM When Marissa saw Julian looking at her with his usual calm expression , she forced a bitter smile .
Julian , you know me .
I dont even know what came over me today , doing something so foolish .
Please believe me .
It wasnt my intention .
I just- I understand , julian interrupted , giving her shoulder a reassuring pat .
I know what kind of person you are .
He then pondered .
I know Paisley , too .
That woman has always been scheming .
She married Dominick for his money , then left him and their child out of nowhere , leaving him utterly broken .
And now , shes back , finding every excuse to show up in front of him again .
Then theres her biological family , the Sullivans .
They always act so opportunistic , pretending to care when they only want to benefit themselves.
I dont believe for a second that the Sullivan family doesnt know about laisleys return .
And I definitely dont buy that theyre unaware of her past with Dominick .
Theyre just playing dumb in front of us ! 1/2 10.01 AM & c Chapter 72 Julian had been Marissas classmate since high school .
She had always been kind , gentle , and generous .
Back then , even though she knew Dominick had married Paisley , she quietly endured her heartbreak and never caused trouble for Paisley .
Paisley , though , kept stirring up trouble for Marissa and had even come close to causing her a deadly allergic reaction .
When it came to what happened today .
Julian could see where Marissa was coming from .
Julian thought that Marissa had waited so long for Dominick to be single again and finally break free from Paisleys shadow .
With just a bit more effort , Marissa couldve ended up marrying Dominick .
But , of course , Paisley had to come back now and throw Dominicks emotions into chaos .
Julian reasoned that Marissa had only acted out of a moment of panic .
Everything she did wrong was because Paisley had driven her to it .
Ill help you explain things to Dom Julian assured Marissa .
Dont worry .
He and I both know youre not a cruel person Okay , Marissa murmured .
lowering her gaze to hide the cold glint in her eyes .
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