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.

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

quickly pulled herself together. She stood up, brushing the dirt off her skirt, her gaze never leaving the girl who

confronting Stella, she focused on what

the paper carefully and held it out in front of

Serena said, her voice full of determination, "this drawing is

hope, as if this single picture could make everything fall into place. Grayson's eyes widened as he took in the portrait. He froze for a moment, The face staring back at him from the paper was undeniably his own, but there was something about the smile in

him feelapang of

long since he had smiled like

clenched at her sides as

adorably, Stella felt an uncomfortable knot tighten in her chest. Grayson was clearly captivated, and she couldn't stand

hands, ripping it away with a

storming toward Serena with

in her eyes. In a flash, she snatched the picture

Before Serena could

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