The Billionaire And His Son Want Me Back by Juliette Vaughan

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

a puzzled look. "Mom, scary

recalled a ghost story Maria had once told her about a beautiful princess possessed by an evil spirit. The evil spirit used the princess's body to do bad things. Looking at the strange

couldn't help but laugh, both

made up another story

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

every time he met Serena, it seemed like he was always in some kind of conflict

was crying, shouting for them not to bully

in Rena's eyes

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

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

After all, when they first met, it was precisely that brokenness in him that had drawn her in. But unfortunately, time and experience can make a soft- hearted woman

you stopping me for? I want to see my granddaughter. Do I need your permission? Lauren's sharp

gripped Paisley's hand tighter. "It's that scary woman from

to Dominick. Dominick

happened yesterday,

would be a piece of cake. "Move aside. I'm going in Lauren's voice rang out again from outside the door. But Maria still stood

I was a bastard. Mom, what's a bastard? I asked Maria, but she didn't tell me. Is a bastard something bad? Am