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.

since they divorced. Paisley has already moved on, found someone new, and

me, treating me differently from any other woman. I thought I was the

saw her as a sister. She didn't want to be his sister-she wanted to be his wife, the future matriarch of the Vanderbilt

"Go call

stood up, volunteering

a knowing smile spread across both their faces.

can comfort Dom's tired body and

are sitting right here. Watch what you say." Kayla giggled. "I didn't say anything wrong. They'll all be family sooner or later anyway." For a moment, the atmosphere around

said, "Marissa, there's no need for you to go. Let the butler

seat next to Reginald. His expression was neutral, almost cold, and his quiet

his hand to say, "Okay. Now that everyone's here, let's eat."

his plate, eating slowly and deliberately, without engaging in any conversation. Seeing this, Marissa

had a rough couple of days. Eat up. Eat more. These are all

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