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.

*****

woke up early, unfazed by

beloved Teddy was hurt, she couldn't sit

the hallway with Serena in her arms

the same outfit from when she'd rushed off with Dominick last

hand pressed against her lower back. The dark circles under her

flashed an

Serena close as she waited for

she sauntered over to where Paisley stood. Between her unsteady legs and the way

playing it up for effect. "Dom was crazy last night," Marissa said, her voice dripping honey. "I barely got any sleep. My whole body aches, and just look at these bags

for her-Paisley wasn't some guy who'd fall for

really think

to understand, the suggestive comments

stood to the side, shooting daggers at Marissa. 'The nerve of this woman,' she thought, 'starting drama first thing in the

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