Chapter 89

The room fell into an awkward silence.

Maria couldn't hold it in anymore and burst out laughing. She shot Paisley a teasing look. "So that's why she looks like such a mess-from sleeping on the couch. And the way she was talking... Someone might think she spent the night..."

She trailed off, not wanting to say "sleeping with a man" in front of Serena and the kid.

Marissa had been trying to create some suggestive ambiguity in front of Paisley, but Grayson had shut that down right after she said that.

Her lips pressed into a thin line, her face burning with embarrassment. But if there was one thing about Marissa, it was her incredible resilience.

She bounced back quickly, taking Grayson's hand affectionately. "Your dad had a bit too much to drink last night. I stayed just in case he needed anything."

eyebrow, doubting whether Marissa really needed to take

until morning, no

Sutton." Marissa switched tactics, her gaze settling on Serena. "You must really love your daughter,

like the way Marissa was eyeing Serena-like a snake sizing up

I love her. She's my daughter." Paisley tightened

Serena too much, but there were reasons behind it-reasons she couldn't bear to think about.

like Dominick's. 'She loves her daughter...but what about me? Does she really not care about me at all anymore?' he thought. Tears started welling up in

be close to those they like. I like Grayson, and Grayson likes me too, right?" She crouched down, wrapping her arms around him with exaggerated affection. Her eyes were practically begging him to repeat those

be nice, getting

to find Paisley watching her with barely concealed mockery. As the elevator doors started to open, Paisley added casually, "Boys, girls, it doesn't really matter in the end. As long as they don't stab

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