Chapter 13

Chapter 13

Serena's small body hit the ground with a soft thud, her delicate little hand slammed down, and the skin was scraped raw A sharp sting shot through her palm, but it was the crumpled drawing she was clutching that sent a wave of panic through her. The rough friction of the fall had to the edges, leaving a ragged tear on the once- perfect paper.

"My mommy's drawing. Serena cried out, her voice wavering with distress.

She barely registered the pain in her hand, too focused on the artwork she held so dearly. She quickly examined the picture, her eyes scanning for any damage to Grayson's face on the painting, the one she'd been so certain was her brother. Thankfully, the damage was minor-

just a tear along the edge. The image of Grayson was still intact, and she let out a relieved breath

Her attention shifted to the person who had shoved her. Standing

above her, with a smug, triumphant look, was none other than Stella-

the same girl who had slapped her hand last time.

bullying me. But.. Sonny seems to like this girl a lot. Well, I'll just

brushing the dirt off her skirt, her

instead of confronting Stella, she focused on what mattered

drawing. She unfolded the paper carefully and held it out in front of

said, her voice full of determination, "this

into place. Grayson's eyes widened as he took in the portrait. He froze for a moment, The face staring back

him feelapang of something unfamiliar in his

had been so long since he had

flicker of recognition and interest in Grayson's eyes. Her small fists clenched at her sides as a sharp pang

drawing and smiling adorably, Stella felt an uncomfortable knot tighten in her chest. Grayson

it away with a forceful

toward Serena

In a flash,

Before Serena could

paper in half with a vicious rip, the sound sharp and

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