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?"

gave a slight nod. "Marissa, I believe you."

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

Dominick still hasn't turned on me, and even

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

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

hiccupping through her tears, Serena wiped away her tears and said, "That scary guy is bad. Grayson is bad. I hate them.

softly as she comforted Serena, "Alright, sweetie, I hate them too. We won't see them again."

to the group, her expression icy. "No matter what, I won the race. That means I have the right to this field now. You

"Why should we leave? Neither you nor Marissa

only. Who do you think

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