Chapter 13
Serena’s small body hit the ground with a soft thud, her delicate little hand slammed down, and the skin was scraped raw
A sharp sting shot through her palm, but it was the crumpled drawing she was clutching that sent a wave of panic through her. The rough friction of the fall had to the edges, leaving a ragged tear on the once–perfect paper.
“My mommy’s drawing. Serena cried out, her voice wavering with distress.
She barely registered the pain in her hand, too focused on the artwork she held so dearly. She quickly examined the picture, her eyes scanning for any damage to Grayson’s face on the painting, the one she’d been so certain was her brother.
Thankfully, the damage was minor–just a tear along the edge. The image of Grayson was still intact, and she let out a relieved breath
Her attention shifted to the person who had shoved her. Standing above her, with a smug, triumphant look, was none other than Stella–the same girl who had slapped her hand last time.
Serena’s thoughts raced. This girl is so mean, always stopping me from talking to Sonny, always bullying me. But.. Sonny seems to like this girl a lot. Well, I’ll just have to put up with her this time”
With a small huff, Serena quickly pulled herself together. She stood up, brushing the dirt off her skirt, her gaze never leaving the girl who had caused her harm.
But instead of confronting Stella, she focused on what mattered most–the drawing. She unfolded the paper carefully and held it out in front of Grayson.
“Look” Serena said, her voice full of determination, “this drawing is of you. It was made by Mommy. See? I didn’t lie. You really are my brother” She held the portrait up to Grayson’s face, her eyes wide with hope, as if this single picture could make everything fall into place. Grayson’s eyes widened as he took in the portrait. He froze for a moment,
The face staring back at him from the paper was undeniably his own, but there was something about the smile in the drawing–so carefree–that made him feelapang of something unfamiliar in his chest.
It had been so long since he had smiled like that. She said Mom drew this…
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