Chapter 9

Chapter 9

The sight of Paisley holding a young girl in her arms sent a sharp flicker of tension through Mariya's usually composed gaze.

Marissa's 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 you know that little girl!" Marissa's voice tightened, the ridge of disbelief creeping in

Stella nodded solemnly. "Uh-

huh. That naughty kid cling to Sommy yesterday, saying she was Sonny's 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, didn't 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 can't stand her Stella paused, her voice tinged with

smug satisfaction, Thus, I hit her yesterday. She deserved it for shamelessly trying to hold Sonny's hand. Aunt Marissa, wasn't I right to do that?"

Marissa exhaled slowly, her mind whirling 'So Grayson doesn't know this child. That's one relief

masked her unease. Encouraged, she pressed on. "Did

shook her head. "No, he only saw her back yesterday. I

wan Sonny over? Sensing her aunt's tension, Stella quickly added, "Don't worry. Sonny loves you. You're

reassure Marissa only

a matter of time. And that little girl... Is'sheaisley and Dominick's child?

I'm going in now,"

just unbuckled her seatbelt, ready to hop out

said steadily, "you did a

face lit up with pride. Her little chin lifted, and her twin pigtails bobbed happily as she

"That girl

a reason, and it's not a good one." Marissu added, her tone turning serious. "You need to keep

expression solen. "Don't worry, Aunt Marisa. I'll make sure

dummy. Nothing to

a faint smile at Stella's confidence. True,

Even if she has some ulterior motive, what could

turned unusually serious as she looked at Stella. "Do you really want Grayson to find another best friend? Someone

her words hit Stella like a bucket of cold water. She immediately

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