Chapter 82

'If it's not that pretty boy, could it be... me?' Dominick thought. He desperately waited for an answer. Beside them, Marissa felt her heart leap into her throat. She had a strong feeling that Serena was indeed Dominick's daughter.

In truth, Marissa had suspected this possibility from the very beginning. But back then, her intuition hadn't been as strong, and more importantly, she hadn't wanted to admit it to herself.

When Paisley had flatly denied it, Marissa had chosen to believe her. But now, things seemed different. Marissa was terrified that Paisley, in her agitation, might reveal the truth.

The longing in Dominick's eyes was unmistakable. If Serena truly was his daughter, he would likely remarry Paisley.

'No,' Marissa thought. 'Absolutely not.'

As Marissa's thoughts spiraled into chaos, Paisley's cold voice cut through the air. "Who Rena's father is doesn't matter, but it certainly isn't you."

completely crush Dominick's suspicions, she continued, "If you don't believe me, you can check for yourself. Rena

anticipated this moment long ago. When Serena was born, she had taken precautions,

last glimmer of hope in

they could never have a

bitterness washed over his heart-the familiar ache of

Marissa finally felt the weight lift

a claim, then even if Dominick investigated, the results would only confirm her story. In other

together, the

feel relieved, she noticed the shift in how people around her were looking at her. Their gazes were taking on a

moment, Nathaniel suddenly spoke up, "Oh, Ms. Sutton. So you're Dominick's mysterious ex-wife I've heard so much

smirk, he turned to Marissa. "And I suppose that

his sentence. His expression and gaze, however,

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