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."

sobbed uncontrollably, his tears falling like a torrential downpour, soaking Marissa's expensive clothes. Inside, Marissa seethed with frustration, resenting

holding Grayson close. "Dom, do you think Ms. Sutton got upset because of me? Is that why she treated Sonny like

worried about Grandpa Paul, so I came to

full of feigned concern. "But Sonny's her child.

added, "Maybe I should just go apologize to her. If that's what it takes for her to accept Sonny, I'll do

do that." Dominick's voice cut through her

familiar territory. Dominick would surely take her side, blame Paisley, and stop her from

I just can't stand seeing Sonny so upset,"

of pure innocence, she froze. Instead of

wasn't mad.

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