The Billionaire And His Son Want Me Back (Paisley) novel Chapter 26

After wrapping up everything at the school, Dominick didn't head back to the office. Instead, he did something out of character—he took Grayson back to Rosemont Haven.

This was the house he and Paisley had once lived together after getting married. Since their divorce, he hadn't set foot here again.

Grayson, on the other hand, had been living at Vanderbilt Manor under his grandmother's care. Dominick himself spent most of his time either in hotels or at an apartment near his office.

It had been almost four years since he last came here, so much so that when the housekeeper, Lily, saw Dominick and Grayson walk in, she nearly jumped out of her skin.

Lily was the same housekeeper Paisley had hired back in the day. Though no one had been staying at the house recently, she had remained to maintain the property.

"Sir, Mr. Vanderbilt, what brings you back here?" Lily asked nervously, her hands clasped tightly. She couldn't help but think, 'Is this some kind of unannounced inspection? Am I about to lose my job?'

"Nothing, just thought I'd bring Sonny by for a look around," Dominick whispered, his tone laced with exhaustion.

Grayson trailed behind his father and glanced around the surroundings. His memories of the place were faint at best. He only vaguely remembered that his bedroom was on the second floor.

"Dad, what are we doing here?" Grayson asked with a frown. He didn't like this place. He wanted to go back to the manor, where Grandma, Marissa, and Stella were. "It's so empty and cold."

"Are you cold, Mr. Vanderbilt? Should I turn on the heat?" Lily offered, eager to please.

Grayson ignored her and plopped onto the sofa with a pout. "Dad, when are we going home?"

"This is our home," Dominick replied flatly.

Handing Grayson over to Lily, Dominick headed upstairs to the first room—the master bedroom he had once shared with Paisley.

The door creaked open, and the familiarity hit him like a wave. Inside the closet, Paisley's clothes and jewelry were still there. She had left without taking a single thing, just like what she'd announced when she asked for a divorce.