Chapter 26

After wrapping up everything at the school, Dominick didn't head back to the office. Instead, he did something out of character-he took Grayson back to Rosemont Haven.

This was the house he and Paisley had once lived together after getting married. Since their divorce, he hadn't set foot here again.

Grayson, on the other hand, had been living at Vanderbilt Manor under his grandmother's care. Dominick himself spent most of his time either in hotels or at an apartment near his office.

It had been almost four years since he last came here, so much so that when the housekeeper, Lily, saw Dominick and Grayson walk in, she nearly jumped out of her skin.

Lily was the same housekeeper Paisley had hired back in the day. Though no one had been staying at the house recently, she had remained to maintain the property.

"Sir, Mr. Vanderbilt, what brings you back here?" Lily asked nervously, her hands clasped tightly. She couldn't help but think, 'Is this some kind of unannounced inspection? Am I about to lose my job?'

"Nothing, just thought I'd bring Sonny by for a look around," Dominick whispered, his tone laced with exhaustion.

glanced around the surroundings. His memories of the place were faint at best. He only vaguely remembered that his bedroom was

frown. He didn't like this place. He wanted to go back to the manor, where Grandma,

turn on the heat?" Lily offered, eager

sofa with a pout.

is our home," Dominick replied

to the first

and the familiarity hit him like a wave. Inside the closet, Paisley's clothes and jewelry were still there. She had left without taking a single thing,

no wedding, no wedding dress photos, not even a single casual snapshot of the two of them. Sitting on the edge of the bed, Dominick's mind went blank for a moment, the weight of the past pressing down

his thoughts. Lily stepped inside hesitantly and said, "Sir,

Dominick replied

Mr. Vanderbilt staying here tonight? Should I prepare breakfast

as if something had crossed his mind. "Can you

second, surprised by the request. It took her a moment to figure out what he

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