Chapter 108

Grayson's cries echoed through the hallway, loud and desperate, as he watched Paisley walk away without so much as a glance back.

Taking a few shaky steps forward, he called out, "Mommy. Are you really abandoning me?" His voice was raw, filled with heartbreak and despair.

"Yes." Paisley's steps faltered briefly, but she didn't turn around. Without hesitation, she stepped into the elevator.

"No, Mommy. Wait for me," Grayson screamed in tears, darting toward the elevator as the elevator doors began to close.

But he ran too fast. Just as he reached the elevator, his foot caught onto something, sending him sprawling onto the cold floor. The doors shut mercilessly, cutting him off. "Mommy, I'm sorry. Please don't leave me."

"Sonny." Marissa left the food container in her hands, rushing over to scoop Grayson into her arms. She held him tightly as she coaxed, "Sonny, don't cry. I'll always be here for you."

falling like a torrential downpour, soaking Marissa's expensive clothes. Inside, Marissa seethed with frustration, resenting the boy's cries, yet she had no choice but to feign concern and comfort

Dominick, holding Grayson close. "Dom, do you think Ms. Sutton

swear, I was just worried about Grandpa Paul, so I came to drop off breakfast. I didn't mean anything

expression full of feigned concern. "But Sonny's her child. How could she be so heartless, hurting him again

a dramatic sigh, she added, "Maybe I should just go apologize to her. If that's what it takes for her to accept Sonny, I'll do it. She's not far yet-I can

Dominick's voice cut through her

flicker of triumph. This was familiar territory. Dominick would surely take her side, blame Paisley, and stop her from going after

just can't stand seeing

froze. Instead of seeing anger, she

in disbelief. He wasn't mad. He was crying for

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