Chapter 105

By the time Reginald's group made it back to Vanderbilt Manor, it was deep into the night. After a day of constant worry, they all collapsed onto the living room sofas, too exhausted to do anything.

"Where's Grayson?" Lauren asked the butler.

"He is already asleep," he replied.

Lauren nodded, relieved. Given the situation at the hospital today, they couldn't have brought Grayson along. They'd had to leave him at home under the care of the butler and staff.

Kayla leaned into Lauren's embrace. "I hope Grandpa makes it through the night."

"He will," Reginald said with unwavering confidence.

"Well, Mr. Walsh and Mr. Hansen both said it wasn't serious." Lauren nodded in agreement. "Plus, we've got..." She trailed off awkwardly as Paisley came to mind. "We've got her watching over things." Reginald and Kayla knew exactly who Lauren meant. Kayla sat up straighter, still reeling from the revelation that Paisley was Charles' mentor. "Can't believe Paisley's actually that skilled," she said and then pursed her lips. "Why didn't she just tell us from the start?"

it have made any difference? Would you have treated her better?" Reginald knew his wife and daughter too well. They simply didn't like Paisley, convinced

wife by now." Kayla saw nothing wrong with taking Marissa's side. "But don't forget, your brother chose to

"Only because Marissa wasn't around then. Paisley just took advantage of the

the money, obviously," Kayla declared

really need money?"

in her tracks. She had to admit that he had a point. She hadn't known back then just how incredible Paisley's medical skills were. With talent like that, making serious money would be a piece of cake

had been almost like a secret-no grand announcement, no public embrace of her role as a lady

walked away with nothing, refusing to take a single cent of Vanderbilt money. Kayla tilted her head, thinking out loud. "So if Paisley didn't

and Lauren just exchanged a knowing look, leaving Kayla's question

it over. 'Right, if it wasn't for money or power, what else could it be?' she thought. 'Love...She married Dom

Reginald. "Dad, you

too. Unlike Lauren and Kayla who were letting emotions guide them, his judgment had been purely

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