The Billionaire And His Son Want Me Back by Juliette Vaughan

Chapter 10

Chapter 10

"Mommy. Mommy. Let me go. I'm going to be late." Sesena squirmed in Paisley's arms, her small frame wriggling like a fish trying to slip out of a

I's heart ached with guilt. She was still beating herself up over missing pick-

up yesterday, leaving her little girl waiting at school. But no Paisley's sering Serena's eagerness to escape her embrace, a pang of sadness replaced the guilt. "Rena, are you not gonna miss Mommy at all! Paisley asked, her voice tinged with both frustration and sorrow.

Tam" Serena nodded earnestly, her big eyes shining with sincerity. "But I have to go to kindergarten, Mommy. All the other parents are already gone. You should go too. I need to face the world on my own, you know?

Her words, spoken with an air of wisdom far beyond her years, left Paisley torn between laughing and crying

"Alright, alright. Paisley sighed, smoothing her daughter's hair. "But if anything happens at school, promise me you'll tell the teachers right away. okay? Don't let anyone bully you" Her thoughts wandered to what Maria had said about that little boy. A flicker of worry crossed Serena

nodded, her little head bobbing decisively. But inside, her thoughts were racing. Should I tell Mommy I met my brother! No... he doesn't seem to like me yet. I'll wait until he does before I'll tell her.

Paisley held her close, planting kisses on Serena's chubby checks for what felt like forever. Finally, with great reluctance, she handed her over to the teacher

The moment Serena's feet touched the ground, she bolted off like an

excited puppy let off its leash, grabbing the teacher's hand and tugging her toward the school building.

She had no time to waste. Early this morning, before leaving for school, she had sneaked into

studio and swiped the portrait of Grayson. Tucked safely in her backpack,

I'll prove to him I wasn't lying yesterday. I have seen

figure with a puzzled smile. She couldn't help but wonder what on

leave her side after just

boy, no older than seven, dashed past Paisley, his small legs carrying

strides. Behind him, his mom called out anxiously,

gaze lingered on the boy's retreating figure, and an unexpected thought surfaced. Grayson must be about his height now, right? I

as her imagination wandered further. But knowing Dominick, there's no way he'd send Sonny to a place like

ticking of a clock on the wall. Dominick had just wrapped up an international call and now reclined on the sleek leather sofa, his eyes

Dominick said without

frowned slightly.

cut back on coffee. It's bad for

Dominick accepted it, cradling the mug and sipping his coffee as he finally turned his attention to his phone, Unread messages filled his inbox, but before he

annoyance, but after a moment's

was anything but patient. "Dominick, I've been calling

Why haven't

her sharp tone grating on his nerves. "Stop yelling.

with venom, "that

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to a dangerous calm, "Kayla, how many