The Daring Billionaire’s Wife by Lypstical

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Chapter 19

Vanessa

Sitting in this king size bed all alone would be so comfortable if didn’t have to be mindful of how I positioned my legs.

So far, everything I need has been brought to me.

The maidservants are right outside the door, awaiting any instructions I might give to them.

I thought going to the bathroom was going to be difficult but now that I think about it, I just have to hop on my good leg and Ill do just fine.

With my food right beside me, I have the remote control in my hand, pressing the same button until I find something I actually want to watch on the large TV screen.

Once I find something, I put down the remote and reach for my food so I can eat, but I pause when there’s a scene of a couple holding hands. Right away, it reminds me of Dominic earlier. That was the longest we’ve ever held hands and until now, there was a moment where it felt real for me.

When I snap out of it, I tell myself to focus on the show and just then, the couple begins to kiss slowly and passionately.

The way he holds her reminds me of Dominic’s hands around my waist, and I can’t help but think about the taste of his lips. The way I felt in that moment was real.

Once the scene switches to some random buildings. I snap out of my thoughts by gently patting my cheeks a few times. This isn’t the time to think about him. In fact, not now, not ever. The bottom line is that he’s an asshole. We’re just married on paper and nothing else matters

It’s been three hours since he left and right now, he’s having a good time with Carmella

Just like he blamed me for keeping them apart, I’m sure she felt the same way.

When I resume my focus on the show and having some more of my food, my phone rings from the bedside table. It’s a good thing I have it so close in the state that I’m in.

Upon setting my eyes on the caller ID, my eyes widen. Why’s Cannella calling me right now? Shouldn’t she be busy with Dominic or something? Curious, I pause the show, then pick up with furrowed eyebrows.

“Hello”

“You fucking bitch!” she yells from the other end of the line, making me widen the distance between my phone and ear with a look of discomfort

After a few seconds, I press it against my ear again and roll my eyes. “What is it this time?”

“This is all your fault! I can’t be with Dominic because of you!”

“What? Aren’t you two together right now?”

“Oh, please! Like I’m actually going to believe you actually give a damn! No, we’re not together right now and it’s your fault”

I scoff “Really? How’s this my fault?”

You orchestrated everything at the orphanage then used it to your advantage.”

“What?”

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“You think you can deny it see right through you, bitch! First, it was your calf and now this! Why won’t you let me be with my boyfriend in peace?”

I think there’s

want to hear it! Mark my words.

mouth hanging open. Em trying to make

I was absolutely certain they were together right

at the orphanage, Dominic must know, so right away, I dial

to pick up. I can’t stop thinking about how Carmella blames me for the two of

phone rings, he doesn’t

on that I keep trying to reach him, but still, I can’t get a

happened at the orphanage? And why does she really think I orchestrated the whole

with everything that’s going to happen in the future, anything

want him all to myself. That’s not true. It’ll never come to that.

with the show by pressing play,

me back. I keep hoping that every time I

mother–in–law or father–in–law, but that would just

Not only

because I’m fast asleep right now,

and sigh deeply. This is making me

then, my phone rings and I lift it with urgency. It’s

is everything okay!” I hold onto

you’ve asked me that, it already sounds like you know something” he says

are you right now?”

I couldn’t pick

“I know.”

“You do?”

at least I know part of it. Carmella just called me. She

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happened?”

little boys at the orphanage, had an accident

my mouth with concern. “That’s awful. Are you

him but it

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go to the hospital instead Carmella I

of going to

the full picture. “That’s why she’s mad at me.

have to go now. Remember, if my parents call you,

it make now? You’re at the

makes things easier. I’m going to

I’m left in shock as I lean back against the

to go to the hospital instead. It still baffles me that he’s the same asshole who cares so much

Dominic

doctor to give me an update, Himpatiently tap my

with wide eyes, looking at

Mr Richards.” She’s nervous.

know how bad it is.” I cross my arms and wait

see,” she begins, showing me a few images. “According to this, Jimmy will need a long leg cast

he’ll be

to

to do for as long as he’s here. Let me know if there’s anything the hospital needs. If you can’t reach me, inform Frank.”