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?"

what felt like an eternity, he gave a slight nod. "Marissa, I believe you." But his voice wavered slightly, and as he spoke,

felt her restless heart finally settle a little. She looked up at Paisley,

Dominick still hasn't turned

the situation. She burst into tears, reaching out for Paisley. "I want my mom. You're all mean, always picking

sobbing so hard she could barely catch 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,

tears and said, "That scary guy is bad. Grayson is bad. I hate them. I never want

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

I won the race. That means I have the right

speak up in protest, "Why should we leave? Neither you nor Marissa even made it to the finish line. Why

Who do you think you are, acting like

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