The Billionaire And His Son Want Me Back by Juliette Vaughan

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.

talking to Sonny, always bullying me. But.. Sonny seems to like this girl a lot. Well, I'll just have to put up with her this

stood up, brushing the dirt off her skirt, her gaze never leaving the

Stella, she

the paper carefully and held it out

her voice full of determination, "this drawing is of you.

to Grayson's face, her eyes wide with hope, as if this single picture could make everything fall into place. Grayson's eyes widened as he took in the portrait. He froze

feelapang of something unfamiliar in

he had smiled like that.

and gritting her teeth, saw the flicker of recognition and interest in Grayson's eyes. Her small fists clenched at her sides as a sharp pang of jealousy flared up. Marissa's words from that morning replayed in her head. That linle kid is really -cuter

knot tighten in her chest. Grayson was clearly captivated, and

Serena's hands, ripping it

storming toward Serena

In a flash,

Before Serena could

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