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?”

on. I think there’s a

hear it! Mark my words. I’ll

she abruptly ends the call, leaving me frozen with my mouth hanging open. Em trying to make sense of what she’s talking about, but I can’t seem to

certain they were together right

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

stop thinking about how Carmella blames me for the two of them not

rings, he doesn’t pick

trying to reach him, but still, I can’t get a hold of him.

at the orphanage? And why does she really think

going to happen in the future,

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

put my phone down with frustration and try to continue with the show by pressing play, but

me back. I keep hoping that every time I look at it. that’s when

even feel like calling my mother–in–law or father–in–law, but that would just cause trouble. As

will only expose the fact that he’s not here. Not only that, has instructions were clear – I shouldn’t talk to them

I’m fast asleep right

in my hands and sigh deeply. This

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

hold onto the

asked me that, it already sounds like you know something” he says from the other end of the line, his tone a little flat.

are you right

Hospital. I

“I know.”

“You do?”

least I know part of it. Carmella just called me. She blames me for everything that’s happened.

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happened?”

little boys at the orphanage, had an accident while playing with his friends”

mouth with concern. “That’s awful. Are you with him right nowing with his

the doctor’s attending to him but it was pretty bad.”

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the hospital instead

of going to

nod to myself as I have the full picture. “That’s why she’s mad at me. She thinks

now. Remember, if my parents call you,

will it make now? You’re at

going to

call ends, I’m left in shock as I lean back against the

was already on his way to see Carmella, but at the news of Jimmy’s accident, he chose to go to the hospital instead.

Dominic

for the doctor to give me an update, Himpatiently tap my foot while

eyes, looking at the file she

moment, Mr Richards.”

bad it is.” I cross my arms and wait for just a few

“According to this, Jimmy will need a long leg cast and he’ll use a

eventually, he’ll

just needs to be well

exactly what you’re going to do for as long as he’s here. Let me know if there’s anything the hospital needs. If you can’t