Chapter 224

Chapter 224

When he realized Serena didn't like his gift. Dominick's face visibly turned awkward. He had very little experience interacting with little girls. In the past, the girl he saw the most was Stella.

But he wasn't close to Stella either. He only saw her as Grayson's playmate. And Stella was always so cautious around him. barely speaking in his presence. So, he had no idea what little girls liked. It was the first time Paisley had seen Dominick looking so awkward. After all, this man had been groomed as Paul's heir from birth. Paul had even planned out his entire life to clear any obstacles in his way. Dominick had followed that plan step by step. As a result, he was naturally confident and rarely failed. He also rarely adapted to others' preferences because people usually adapted to him. "Don't you like it?" Dominick asked, his ears turning red from embarrassment.

Serena pursed her lips. She genuinely didn't like it. But thinking about how Dominick had come just to see her, rejecting his gift felt wrong. So, she forced herself to nod. Thank you for the gift, Sir." Then she turned to Paisley. "Mom, can you put it away for me? I'll play with it when I'm older."

"Alright Paisley helplessly took the massive LEGO box and weighed it. The box was so big, it was almost as tall as Serena when stood upright.

Dominick finally realized his gift wasn't suitable. Feeling regretful, he asked Serena, Then tell me what you like, and I'll buy it for you. Anything you want, I promise!"

His eyes were sincere, and his tone matched. He even forced himself to keep a slight smile while talking to Serena, worried his usual stern face

would scare her. Little did he know, this forced gentleness made him seem even scarier to Serena

"Whatever I want. Mom will buy it for me," Serena said, calling Paisley over. She held her

up with a puzzled look. "Mom, scary

by an evil spirit. The evil spirit used the princess's body to do bad things. Looking at the strange scary man, Serena leaned against Paisley

couldn't help but laugh, both amused

made up another story

not call me scary man?" Dominick's voice was a little dry, and he deeply regretted not leaving a

time he met Serena, it seemed like he was

was crying, shouting for them

image in Rena's eyes must have

his gaze shifted from Serena to Paisley. "Ill change, give me a chance,

his eyes red, his voice choked, his whole presence shattered. She had

it was precisely that brokenness in him that had drawn her in. But unfortunately, time and experience can make

my granddaughter. Do I need your permission? Lauren's sharp voice broke the atmosphere Dominick had

mom!" Serena gripped Paisley's hand tighter.

her cold gaze to Dominick. Dominick froze and

Paisley still trusted Dominick. Besides, given what happened

it. getting Serena's sample would be a piece of cake. "Move aside. I'm going in

Serena tugged at Paisley. "That scary woman from yesterday said I was a bastard. Mom, what's a bastard? I asked Maria, but she didn't tell me. Is a bastard something bad? Am I

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