Chapter 97
Lauren spotted Paisley first. Her warm smile vanished in an instant. “Paisley?”
At Lauren’s voice, everyone’s heads whipped toward the elevator doors.
There stood a stunning woman in a simple t–shirt and jeans, a backpack slung over her shoulder. Her high ponytail revealed sharp features, smooth skin, and eyes that held a perfect mix of cool detachment and raw defiance.
Paisley, what are you doing here?” Kayla’s voice cut through the air. The moment she laid eyes on Paisley, she went from zero to a hundred real quick. If they weren’t in a hospital, she would ve totally lost it right there.
Among the Vanderbilt family and friends present, only a select few actually knew who Paisley was–mainly the relatives closest to Dominick’s immediate family.
Some people knew that Dominick’s wife was named Paisley, though they had never met her. Others only knew that Dominick had been married with no idea who his wife was or what she was called
Marissa froze when she spotted Paisley. Running into her here was the last thing she’d expected. ‘What’s she up to showing up like this?” she wondered. Has she somehow caught wind of Paul’s critical condition and decided to make an appearance to get attention?
But right now, only the Vanderbilt family and a select few VIPs were supposed to know about this. Paisley shouldn’t even find out about this.
Fighting back her growing anxiety and irritation, Marissa turned to address Kayla in a hushed voice. “Hey, keep it down. We’re in a hospital. remember?
“We can’t make a scene here, Marissa thought. Dom absolutely cannot hear this or run into her. Not now!
“I get it, Marissa,” Kayla said, jabbing a finger in Paisley’s direction. “But seriously, what’s she doing here?”
Reginald was just as thrown by Paisley’s sudden appearance. He studied Paisley with sharp eyes, wondering what game she was playing by showing up out of nowhere like this.
Marissa glanced toward the hospital–room. Once she was sure Dom hadn’t caught wind of the commotion, she plastered on a smile and approached Paisley.
“Ms. Sutton.” Her voice dripped honey–sweet venom. “Are you lost! The general ward is on a different floor. This is the VIP wing–restricted access only”
“I’m here to see someone. Paisley didn’t even spare Marissa a glance as she brushed past her, heading straight for the consultation room at the end of the hall.
Paisley recalled that this was the floor Charles had mentioned.
She’d been here countless times before because of Jonathan. Usually, Charles should pick her up, but she didn’t want to make the poor guy drag his aging bones all the way here just for her sake. So, she’d decided to come on her own this time.
But running into the Vanderbilts was definitely not part of the plan. “Wait, is someone from the Vanderbilt family the critically ill patient? Paisley thought.
Marissa’s heart dropped when she saw Paisley heading straight for Paul’s room. Before she could think twice, she rushed forward, planting herself firmly in Paisley’s path. “Who exactly are you here to see? Because I’m pretty sure there’s no one here for you.”
*For crying out loud, Paisley, just leave. You and my son are divorced. Stop trying to worm your way back into his life” Lauren had never hidden her contempt for Paisley.
If Dominick hadn’t been so stubborn about marrying her, she would’ve never let someone like that into their family in the first place.
Lauren wasn’t about to let Paisley anywhere near Dominick now that they’d finally gotten divorced.
Paisley rubbed her temples, the three Vanderbilt women giving her a splitting headache. Without a word, she tried to sidestep them and continue
toward the treatment fOONL
“Hold it right there, Paisley.” Kayla had completely forgotten Marissa’s warning about keeping quiet, her voice rising with anger as Paisley just kept walking
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“What’s with all the noise?” The door suddenly swung open, and Dominick stepped out, radiating cold fury. “This is a hospital, in case y you want to start drama, take it outside.”
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