Chapter 88

Marissa could make Paisley believe that she and Dominick had sealed the deal. And with him drunk like this, maybe fantasy could become a reality.

The wheels were turning in Marissa's head. But Dominick cut her plans short before they could take root. "You should go," he said bluntly. "It's not appropriate for you to stay."

Marissa knew better than to push it. Trying to stick around would only make him resent her, and that was the last thing she wanted.

"Of course," Marissa said sweetly. "I'll head out. Get some rest, Dom. Call me if you need anything, okay?"

Dominick just massaged his temples, the room spinning. All he wanted was to crash and sleep this off. "Sure," he mumbled.

Marissa slipped out of the bedroom, closing the door with a gentle click. But she couldn't bring herself to leave just yet. Instead, she paced the living room, her mind racing with possibilities.

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unfazed by

was all worked up. The moment she heard her beloved Teddy was hurt, she couldn't sit still, insisting

her arms when she spotted Marissa coming out from room

the same outfit from when she'd rushed off with Dominick last night-which could only mean one thing-she'd

back. The dark circles under

flashed

holding Serena close as she waited for

Between her unsteady

night," Marissa said, her voice dripping honey. "I barely got any sleep. My whole body aches, and

for her-Paisley wasn't some

"Ms. Prescott, do you really think it's appropriate to say things like

to understand, the suggestive comments

Marissa. 'The nerve of this woman,' she thought, 'starting

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