Chapter 48

Soon after, everyone went to the dining room and had already taken their seats. But Dominick was nowhere to be seen. So, Lauren asked, "Where's Dom?"

The butler replied, "Mr. Dominick is in the study."

Kayla pulled a face and said, "What's up with Dom anyway? He came back and immediately locked himself in the study, won't talk to anyone, and won't come out." She turned to Marissa and asked, "You came back with him, right? Did something happen earlier?"

Marissa forced a somewhat awkward smile as she replied, "I'm not sure. Probably something to do with work." But she knew the real reason for Dominick's behavior-Paisley.

Dominick had seen Paisley with another man, and on top of that, she had a daughter. Today, he had even bought Paisley pink roses, symbolizing first love.

Marissa couldn't stop herself from wondering what might have happened if she hadn't been there or if Paisley's daughter's father hadn't appeared at just the right moment.

Deep down, Marissa didn't want to face the possibility that Dominick still harbored feelings for Paisley. Marissa couldn't bring herself to accept it, nor did she dare dwell on it for too long.

unsettled her. Marissa mused, 'Four years. It's been four years since they divorced. Paisley has already moved on,

been so good to me, treating me differently from any other woman. I thought I was the

didn't want to be his sister-she wanted to

"Go call Dom

up, volunteering to

Lauren exchanged a glance, and a

She can comfort Dom's tired body

say." Kayla giggled. "I didn't say anything wrong. They'll all

ever kind, said, "Marissa, there's no need for you to go. Let the butler take care of

casual attire, and settled in the seat next to Reginald. His expression was neutral, almost

say, "Okay. Now that everyone's here, let's eat." With those words, everyone picked up their utensils and

and deliberately, without engaging in any conversation. Seeing this, Marissa silently

"Oh dear, my sweet grandson, you've had a rough couple of days. Eat up. Eat more. These are all your favorites." As she spoke, she kept

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