Chapter 85

Serena wasn't too happy about Paisley's late return, making her displeasure crystal clear.

It took Paisley ages to calm her down, including an impromptu performance as the "evil witch" before Serena finally agreed to go to sleep.

Maria, exhausted from the long day, crashed soon after Serena did.

Finally having a moment to herself, Paisley started going through Lucy's work messages. She'd just gotten out of the shower and was ready to call it a night when the doorbell rang.

Paisley glanced at the time-past ten-thirty at night. 'Who in their right mind would be dropping by at this hour?' she thought.

Making her way to the door, Paisley checked the video display. To her surprise, it was Dominick standing there. "Seriously? What's this jerk doing here at this hour?" she muttered under her breath, not bothering to answer the door.

he planted his face right in front of the video doorbell.

stared at the stupidly handsome face filling up her screen and let out a resigned sigh. She had no clue what his deal was, but Serena and Maria had just

practically collapsed

now completely unfocused. He just stared at her with this lost expression. "Paisley...don't

realize Dominick was talking about Nathaniel. She hadn't planned on taking Nathaniel as her student, but hearing it from Dominick just

drunk," Paisley added, trying to

guide him away, making his way to the couch and sinking into it. "Paisley, I feel awful..." His voice dropped to barely above a

leaned back against the cushions,

bag for a hangover pill. She dropped it in some water and handed him the glass. "Here, drink this.

stood out slightly, his Adam's apple bobbing with each swallow beneath the warm glow of the living

bottom lip like he was chasing the taste. "This flavor...

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255