Grayson was already skeptical when Avery inherited his grandfather's money, even more when you were enlisted in the will to live in the Hawthorne House for two years with no fee. And no one knew why. But everyone lived somewhat peacefully so everyone who lived there sort of accepted it all.

His steps echoed through the foyer as he narrowed his eyes at the foreign man standing there, arguing with you. The man and you shared similar features, causing him to infer that the man was your father. And he wouldn't stop berating you about every single 'mistake' that you had allegedly done.

"That's enough." Grayson's voice cut through sharp, relishing in the silence that came from the man. "You are trespassing on the Hawthorne Estate. Either leave immediately or authorities will get involved."

Grayson felt like he didn't know anything about you. You had just been so closed off and reserved that the moment of vulnerability that came from this, even if it was little, made him curious about how much you were truly hiding.