Chapter 9 The sight of Paisley holding a young girl in her arms sent a sharp flicker of tension through Mariyas usually composed gaze .
Marissas mind raced as she struggled to process what she was seeing .
Why does she have a child with her ? Whose child is this ? Judging by her age , she must be arosimit three years old , Do o you know that little girl ! Marissas voice tightened , the ridge of disbelief creeping in Stella nodded solemnly .
Uh huh .
That naughty kid cling to Sommy yesterday , saying she was Sonnys little sister Linte sister ? Could it be … Marissa forced herself to maintain composure as her theights spiraled .
And did Grayson believe her ! Of course not Stella replied confidently , her chin lifting in defiance , Aunt Marissa , didnt you say that every kid who tried to get close to Sonny in school had an ulterior motive ! That was exactly what I told Somny yesterday , and now he cant stand her Stella paused , her voice tinged with smug satisfaction , Thus , I hit her yesterday .
She deserved it for shamelessly trying to hold Sonnys hand .
Aunt Marissa , wasnt I right to do that ? Marissa exhaled slowly , her mind whirling So Grayson doesnt know this child .
Thats one relief You did the right thing Marissa affirmed , her voice steady as she masked her unease .
Encouraged , she pressed on .
Did Grayson happen to see this ladys face ! Stella shook her head .
No , he only saw her back yesterday .
I didnt even see her face until just now .
பசு Why do you ask .
Aunt Marissa ? She tilted her head in confusion Could it be that Aunt Marissa is worried this pretty lady might wan Sonny over ? Sensing her aunts tension , Stella quickly added , Dont worry .
Sonny loves you .
Youre his favorite .
He keeps saying he cant wait for you to marry Dominick so you can be his mom .
Her attempt to reass to reassure Marissa only deepened her aunts unease .
Marissa couldnt help but wonder far , it seems Grayson hasnt met Paisley .
Hur with both children attending the same school , its only a matter of time .
And that little girl … Issheaisley and Dominicks child ? Or someone elses Paisley , you scheming wretch .
Ive underestimated you .
Before Marissa could dwell further , Stellas cheerful voice snapped her out of her daze Aunt Marissa , bye .
Im going in now , Stellas bright tone interrupted Marissas thoughts .
The school bell was about to ring , and Stella had just unbuckled her seatbelt , ready to hop out of the car , when Marissa stopped her .
Stella Marissa said steadily , you did a great job yesterday .
At that , Stellas face lit up with pride .
Her little chin lifted , and her twin pigtails bobbed happily as she beamed at the praise .
That girl is getting close to him for a reason , and its not a good one .

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Marissu added , her tone turning serious .
You need to keep protecting Sonny Dont let her anywhere near him .
Stella nodded eagerly , her expression solen .
Dont worry , Aunt Marisa .
Ill make sure of it .
And anyway , shes just a new kid in kindergarten a Lule dummy .
Nothing to worry about .
Marissa allowed herself a faint smile at Stellas confidence .
True , shes s just a child .
Even if she has some ulterior motive , what could she do ? Marissas tone turned unusually serious as she looked at Stella .
Do you really want Grayson to find another best friend ? Someone who might replace your The weight of her words hit Stella like a bucket of cold water .
She immediately protested , her voice high pitched with alarm , No way .
Sonny only lus me as his best friend .
cuter than you you , Marissa shook her head slowly , as if mulling over a deeper truth .
That little kid is really cute cuter Though young .
Mella wasnt naive : She understood the implication beneath Marissas statement .
Stella thought .
That little brat is cuter than me .
If she sticks around long enough .
Sonny might start liking her , maybe even treating her like family .
And yesterday … when she tried to hold Sonnys hand , he already started to reach out .
They almost held hands 1/2 Chapter 9 Stellas little face tensed with determination , her brows furrowed in fierce defiance .
No , I dont want Sonny to have another best friend She tugged urgently at Marissas sleeve , her voice pleading .
Aunt Marissa , what should I do ? Can you talk to Dominick and have him get rid of that brat Her eyes sparkled with hope , as if expecting Marissa to sweep the problem away like she always had with troublesome kids at school and kick Serena out .
But this time .
Marissa merely smiled , her expression unreadable .
She didnt directly answer Stellas request , Youre going to be late , Stella .
Youd better get going Some battles didnt require too much prodding This time was different .
This problem child wasnt just anyone she was Paisleys daughter .
And for now , Marissa didnt want to alert Dominick unnecessarily .