Chapter 67

With the tables turned so abruptly, a heavy silence fell over everyone. They quietly watched Marissa, waiting for her to defend herself. Yet, at this point, no matter what she said, it would only sound unconvincing.

She anxiously looked at Dominick, her eyes brimming with unshed tears as her voice cracked with desperation. "Dom..."

Dominick's gaze darkened, his lips pressed into a thin line. After a long pause, he sighed, "How are you feeling? Can you stand? The medics should be here any moment."

"You have to believe me, Dom. I didn't-" Marissa clung to Dominick's arm, desperately trying to salvage something.

Yet, Dominick just slowly pulled his arm free and helped her sit upright. His tone remained calm but firm as he interjected, "Let's focus on checking if you're hurt first."

Marissa's eyes reddened, her chest tight with anxiety. She turned to Grayson, the second person here she thought she could count on. "Sonny, you believe me, don't you?"

"Marissa, I believe you." But his voice wavered slightly, and as he spoke, his eyes drifted toward

her, Marissa felt her restless heart finally settle a little. She looked up at Paisley, her eyes gleaming with provocation, and thought, 'See

Dominick still hasn't turned

who had been nestled in Maria's arms, suddenly grasped the situation. She burst into tears, reaching out for Paisley. "I want

her breath. Paisley, feeling her heart ache, pulled the child into her arms and gently comforted her, "Don't cry, Rena. No one's bullying me. They can't get to me,

scary guy is bad. Grayson is bad. I hate them. I

she comforted Serena, "Alright, sweetie, I hate them too. We won't see them again." Paisley didn't notice how Grayson's eyes turned red at her words or how Dominick's frown deepened, his mood plummeting to

had calmed down, Paisley turned back to the group, her expression icy. "No matter what, I won the race. That means

Neither you nor Marissa even made it to the

besides, this place is for premium members only. Who

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