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

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

find Grayson later and show him the drawing. I'll prove to him I wasn't lying

Paisley watched her daughter's retreating figure with a puzzled smile. She couldn't help but wonder

about kindergarten that had Serenado eager to leave

than seven, dashed past Paisley,

Behind him, his mom called out anxiously, her voice laced with care

and an unexpected thought surfaced. Grayson must be about his height now, right? I wonder.

wandered further. But

hushed, save for the faint 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 closed briefly as if trying to steal a moment's rest. The quiet was interrupted by his secretary, who entered with a soft knock, asking what he'd like to

Dominick said

frowned

coffee. It's

secretary returned moments later with a steaming cup of coffee. 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 could sift through them, the screen lit

brow furrowed in annoyance, but after a moment's

other end, Kayla's voice was anything but

Why haven't

on his nerves. "Stop yelling. If you

her voice dripping with venom, "that wretch Paisley

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Chapter 10:

"Kayla, how many times do I have to tell you? Don't call her