Chapter 46

Marissa quickly composed herself and walked up to him. "I knew you were coming back today, so I came to pick up Sonny early. I ran into Ms. Sutton and chatted with her for a bit."

Dominick didn't overthink it. He figured she must have known he was coming back today, maybe called Grayson and found out Paisley's address.

Paisley glanced over at them nonchalantly. She and Serena had been standing in the freezing wind for quite a while now, and with Teddy about to arrive to drop something off, she had no interest in dragging this out any further.

So, Paisley said, "Alright, the kid is with you guys now. My job here is done. I'll be heading back now." Dominick wanted to stop her. "Paisley-"

But Grayson cut him off, curiously asking, "Oh, you bought flowers, Dad? Are they for Marissa?"

Marissa had noticed the pink roses in Dominick's hand the moment he stepped out of the car and couldn't help but feel suspicious.

known she'd be here to pick up Grayson today. So, Marissa was sure the flowers were meant for

of surprise and delight. "Oh wow, pink roses. My favorite. Thank you, Dom." As

longer held any feelings or expectations for Dominick, seeing

the years Paisley had been married to Dominick, he had never once given her flowers. Not even a single wildflower plucked from the side of

mother and sister had told Grayson. If Paisley hadn't come into the picture,

Paisley let out a self-deprecating laugh. She thought, 'So, from the

was about to explain, a man walked past him, carrying bags of fruit and supplements. With a bright

some stuff over for you guys," Teddy called out as

carefully styled spiky hair, a bright white T-shirt, and light denim jeans. His cheerful smile was infectious, and as he raised his arms, his well-defined biceps stretched the fabric of his sleeves. Everything

had looked a bit down moments ago, instantly perked up at the sight of Teddy. She pulled free from Paisley's hand and

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