Chapter 196
“She’s your sister, after all, and would technically be Grayson’s aunt. If she marries Dominick, you won’t have to worry about your son being mistreated by a stepmother.”
At that moment, Dominick overheard everything through Emery’s phone on speaker. He frowned deeply.
Meanwhile, back on set, Paisley felt like she had just heard the most absurd joke of her life. She tilted her head and let out a derisive laugh. “What are you saying? I don’t understand a word of int
Christina’s eyes widened, her gold earrings trembling with her fury. “Don’t play dumb with me! What, do you still want to get back together with Dominick! Are you that desperate to steal your sister’s chance at marriage?”
Paisley felt it was impossible to communicate with Christina. How could she be her mother? “First, Dominick and I are divorced. Whether he remarries or not has nothing to do with me.
“Second, if Brittany wants to marry Dominick, she can try seducing him herself. Leave me out of it.”
Dominick’s face grew even darker at Paisley’s words, but Emery was quietly amused, hiding her laughter behind her hand.
However, Christina wasn’t convinced. She thought Paisley’s words were just excuses. “Paisley, how can you be so selfish! I regret it now–back when you were born. I should have killed you while I had the chancel”
Though Paisley had heard similar words from Christina many times before, this time it hit differently. Christina’s expression was filled with a hatred so strong it seemed she wanted to tear Paisley apart. It felt like a stab to the heart
Her biological mother had once considered killing her as a newborn, Her hands trembled uncontrollably at her sides.
She used to think that her parents‘ lack of love stemmed from her disappearance at age three.
For over a decade. Brittany had filled the void left by Paisley’s absence, and her parents had poured all their love into Brittany. That’s why they favored Brittany so much.
It turned out the truth was not what Paisley had thought all along. From the moment she was born, she had been unloved by her mother, who even once tried to strangle her. This shocking revelation shattered Paisley’s worldview.
“Get out,” she muttered under her breath, trembling uncontrollably.
“What did you just say Christina didn’t catch her words and responded sharply.
“I said grout Stay away from me! Leave! Paisley snapped, completely losing control as she grabbed whatever was within reach and hurled it at Christina and Brittany.
“You ungrateful girl, you dare tre
treat me like this?” Christina shouted, dodging while still cursing Paisley.
“Ah! Mom, she’s gone mad!” Brittany screamed as Paisley’s phone hit her, causing her to cry out in pain.
Christina quickly shielded Brittany, yelling, “Paisley, you better die out there somewhere! Don’t ever think about stepping back into the Sullivan family’s house!”
It wasn’t until Gary called security that Christina and Brittany were finally dragged away. Even as they were being pushed out, Christina’s curses could still be faintly heard in the distance,
“Ms. Vaire, are you okay!” Gary as
had thrown
“Your phone’s broken”
rasked, deeply concerned but unsure how to comfort Paisley. Instead, he quietly began picking up the items Paisley
Cary said as he picked up her now shattered and blacked–out phone. He cautiously handed it to her.
Paisley lowered her head, taking a moment to steady her breathing.
After a few seconds, she regained her composure, took the broken phone from Gary’s hand, and muttered, “Sorry, I–I can’t keep working right now I pred” She trailed off, unsure of what she even wanted to do.
Gary nodded quickly. “Of course, no problem. Co get some rest
Forcing a faint smile, Paisley grabbed her bag and left.
